Kate Nevens: “So-called conversion therapy is a form of torture that has no place in a modern or inclusive Scotland, and yet it…”

Far too many people have had to suffer for far too long. They deserve an apology, but they also deserve an end to their pain.

This is a major setback for human rights and a day that many trans people, and those who love them, have been dreading.

The government should scrap this guidance and work with those affected to create a system that protects everyone's safety, dignity and rights.

The Scottish Government must offer a clear roadmap for Scotland that protects everyone affected, leaving no loopholes for abuse and ensuring that no-one is left behind.