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SPB038 - Prohibition of Conversion Therapy (Scotland) Bill 2018
SPB038 - Prohibition of Conversion Therapy (Scotland) Bill 2018
MODEL
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
(as introduced)
An Act of the Scottish Parliament to prohibit treatments intended to alter the sexual orientation or
gender identity of a person; and for connected purposes.
5 Penalties
A person who commits an offence under this Act is liable—
(a) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months;
(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years.
7 Repeals
The Conversion Therapy Act 2017 (c. 36) is repealed.
8 Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after Royal Assent.
9 Short title
The short title of this Act is the Prohibition of Conversion Therapy (Scotland) Act 2018.