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Conversion Therapy Banned For Minors In Greece
Greece outlawed conversion therapy for children on May 11, treatment that aims to suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Psychologists and other health professionals must obtain consent before performing such treatment, according to the bill, approved by Greece's parliament. Those who break the law face penalties and prison sentence. Greece also intends to prohibit procedures on intersex babies and those with atypical… read-more
Tags: LGBTQIA+ community, Greece, Conversion therapy, thanos plevris, Bills
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Tamil Nadu To Become 1st State To Ban LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy
Tamil Nadu is set to become the first state to ban "any attempts to medically cure or change the sexual orientation" of transgenders. Issuing guidelines in this regard, the Madras High Court on June 7 observed that it was transgenders' constitutional right to decide on their sexual orientation. The court also directed all the government departments to ensure that the LGBTQIA+ community is "not pushed out of the mainstream".
Tags: Conversion therapy, Madras High Court, Justice N Anand Venkatesh, LGBTQIA+ community
Courtesy: The Indian Express
