The bill provides a range of responses to the performance of conversion practices under both criminal and civil law regimes. The criminal offences in the bill are intended to capture the most serious of conduct. Recognising the consequences that can arise from a criminal conviction, the civil pathway created by the bill through the Human Rights Commission and the Human Rights Review Tribunal will allow for a constructive and educative process, with a focus on remedying harm and preventing it from happening again. By banning conversion practices in New Zealand, the Government intends to enhance the ability of rainbow communities to enjoy their rights and freedoms free from harm and discrimination.