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Netherlands to ban conversion therapy for both kids & vulnerable adults
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Molly Sprayregen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the ban and its implementation can be found through local news sources, such as the NL Times, which has reported on existing laws and the parliamentary debate surrounding the bill.
The Netherlands is set to ban conversion therapy for children and vulnerable adults. This decision comes after the Senate voted in favor of the legislation. The ban will reportedly include punishments for those who practice conversion therapy, including prison time and fines.
Therapists may also face license revocation. Further details on the ban and its implementation can be found through local news sources, such as the NL Times, which has reported on existing laws and the parliamentary debate surrounding the bill.
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Category: rights Published: June 18, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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