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Swiss government backs nationwide conversion therapy ban
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· September 4, 2026
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Key takeaway The practice has already been prohibited in some areas, with Neuchâtel being the first to implement a ban in 2023, followed by Valais and Vaud.
A nationwide ban on conversion therapy has received support from the government. This position was officially announced in a report published on Wednesday. The practice has already been prohibited in some areas, with Neuchâtel being the first to implement a ban in 2023, followed by Valais and Vaud.
Other areas, including Bern and Geneva, have considered similar prohibitions. The European Commission has also weighed in, calling for all European Union countries to ban conversion therapy. Further details on the proposed ban and its potential implementation are available from the source, including information on similar laws in neighboring countries, such as Germany, which passed a law in 2020 prohibiting conversion therapy for minors and non-consenting adults.
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Category: rights Published: September 4, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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