Debate contribution: Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage
Debate contribution by Mr Gordon Lyons on .
- MLA
- Mr Gordon Lyons
- Party at the time
- Democratic Unionist Party
- Date
- 28 September 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution (made as a minister)
- Business
- Private Members' Business
- Heading
- Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Second Stage
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5762995
Read the official Assembly record
Text
Yes, I agree with the Member. That experience is valuable, and we can see what has happened elsewhere. On that point, we need to be careful when some Members say, "Oh, they have Bills like this in Malta" or other countries. Yes, they do, but not all of those are drafted the same. Some of the concerns are specific to the wording that is in front of us. I have tested the patience of the House, but, having sat through all the other debates, I hope that Members will give me a few more minutes to conclude my comments. I understand the wish for —.
105 words. Text as published by the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Assessment
Awaiting analysis
This record has not been analysed yet. It is not counted in any total until it has been assessed.
Disagree with this assessment?
Classifications can be challenged. A person reviews every challenge, and any change is recorded publicly above with its reason.