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Dutch Parliament Bans Conversion Therapy, Boosts LGBTQ+ Rights

9/10/2025

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The Dutch parliament voted to criminalize conversion therapy, advancing LGBTQ+ rights in The Netherlands.
This therapy employs abusive methods to alter gender or sexuality, causing physical and psychological harm.
The law specifies that only systematic and intrusive practices will face penalties.
Supporters highlight the law's role in protecting vulnerable individuals, while critics raise concerns about its scope.
In the UK, conversion therapy is still legal, with a Labour government pledge for a trans-inclusive ban in 2024.

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The Dutch parliament voted to criminalize conversion therapy, advancing LGBTQ+ rights in The Netherlands.
This therapy employs abusive methods to alter gender or sexuality, causing physical and psychological harm.
The law specifies that only systematic and intrusive practices will face penalties.
Supporters highlight the law's role in protecting vulnerable individuals, while critics raise concerns about its scope.
In the UK, conversion therapy is still legal, with a Labour government pledge for a trans-inclusive ban in 2024.