Conversion therapy practices now illegal in New Zealand after law passes final hurdle in Paliament
Source: newshub.co.nz
Performing conversion practices intended to change or suppress someone's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression is now illegal in New Zealand.
It comes after the third and final reading in Parliament of the Government's Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill. The proposed law passed on Tuesday evening following a robust and at times emotional debate.
While the legislation was destined to pass due to Labour's majority of MPs, it did not have unanimous support among lawmakers. It passed with 112 votes in favour against eight National MPs who opposed.
Under Judith Collins' leadership, National stood alone in August last year as the only party not to support it. The caucus voted as a block.
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Read more: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/02/conversion-therapy-practices-now-illegal-in-new-zealand-after-law-passes-final-hurdle-in-parliament.html
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