Lawmakers in France have approved a new law banning the dangerous practice of ‘conversion therapy’ which attempts to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ people. The new law was approved by the National Assembly by a vote of 142-0 on Tuesday evening. https://twitter.com/glaad/status/1486439700973948932 More from HuffPost:
The French government’s equalities and diversity minster, Elisabeth Moreno, described so-called conversion therapies as “barbaric” and told lawmakers that the suffering they inflict “very often leaves permanent marks on bodies and minds.”
Under the new law, sustained efforts “that aim to modify or reprimand sexual orientation or gender identity” and which impact the physical or mental health of victims are punishable by up to two years in jail and 30,000 euros ($34,000) in fines.
The punishment can increase to three years imprisonment and fines of 45,000 euros ($50,000) for attempts involving minors or other particularly vulnerable people.
The law will take effect upon President Emmanuel Macron’s signature. The French leader has already celebrated the legislation. 
Canada’s new conversion therapy ban went into effect earlier this month. According to the Human Rights Campaign, conversion therapy (also known as reparative therapy) is already banned in 20 U.S. states as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. https://twitter.com/EuropeF24/status/1486349848735485954
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