Speaking on Wednesday, the prime minister said the issue “was not something I thought I should look into in great detail”. Johnson also said that women should have areas in hospitals, prisons and locker rooms that are “dedicated to women”. “As long as my thinking on this subject has developed,” Johnson told a reporter during a visit to a hospital in Hertfordshire. “And if that brings me into conflict with some others, then we have to solve everything.” He added: “This does not mean that I do not like people who want to change their gender, to go, and it is vital that we give people as much love and support as possible in making these decisions. “But these are complex issues. And I do not think they can be solved with a quick, easy bill. It takes a lot of thought to do it right. “ He also insisted that it was right to exclude people who questioned their gender from a long-promised ban on so-called “conversion therapy”. Following the resignation of a senior adviser on equality issues and the cancellation of the government’s iconic international LGBT conference in view of the massive withdrawal of support from stakeholders, the prime minister said he was “saddened” by their response. Although some Tories are pushing for No. 10 to reverse its decision to ban conversion practices only for those who question their sexuality – not their gender – Johnson seemed to confirm that last week’s decision was final. Johnson said: “I guess I would like to make just a few points: I do not think it makes sense for children to be considered as so-called Gillick able to make decisions about their gender or the irreversible treatments they may have. I think there should be at least parental involvement. This is the first thing. “Secondly, I do not think organic males should compete in female sporting events. “And maybe that’s a controversial thing, but it just makes sense.” The prime minister added: “We will have a ban on gay conversion therapy, which is completely disgusting to me. But there are complexities and sensitivities when it comes to sexuality and gender. There, I am afraid, are things that I believe still need to be resolved. “I am sorry that we have not been able to reach an agreement with the organizations concerned, but this will in no way diminish our determination to tackle prejudice where we can.” Johnson and the previous government, led by Theresa May, had promised for years to ban conversion practices that critics say would expose those who question their sexuality or gender to unwarranted pressure or, in the most extreme cases, torture. . On Tuesday, Iain Anderson, the government’s LGBT + adviser, resigned and accused the ministers of trying to put a wedge between those who were gay, lesbian or bisexual and those identified as trans. He said: “Britain needs a strategy for trans people and I can not see it at the moment. We have an ongoing tabloid discussion about people’s lives. It is not a respectful discussion. it has turned into an awakening war. “ Tory MP Dehenna Davison also expressed concern about the cancellation of the Safe To Be Me conference in June to put pressure on countries to introduce stronger rights for LGBT + people. “We have had such a tremendous opportunity to prove that the United Kingdom (and the Conservative Party) is a defender of freedom,” he wrote on Twitter. “As a Conservative member of the LGBT + community, it’s so wrong to get to this point.” The Scottish Conservatives broke away from Westminster’s party on Wednesday as they pledged to vote in favor of banning all conversion practices – including the prohibition of conversion practices – in forthcoming Holyrood legislation. But the Scottish party also said that “supporting women’s spaces in city council areas, including schools, parks and swimming pools” would be a key element of its manifesto for the May municipal elections.
