Netherlands Bans Gay Conversion Therapy Following Senate Approval

The Netherlands has officially banned gay conversion therapy. The new legislation came into effect after the Dutch Senate voted to approve the law, securing a majority backing for the prohibition of the practice.

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Netherlands Bans Gay Conversion Therapy Following Senate Approval

The Netherlands has enacted a nationwide ban on gay conversion therapy. This legislative change follows a decision by the Dutch Senate, which provided majority support for a new law prohibiting the practice.

The measure makes it illegal to offer or perform gay conversion therapy within the country's borders. No further specific details regarding the law's provisions or implementation timeline were immediately available.

(Source: Reddit r/worldnews)

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