25 January 2022
France Unanimously Bans Conversion Therapy
International Legal
France's National Assembly unanimously approved Law 2022-92, prohibiting practices aimed at modifying a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Offenders face up to two years in prison and €30,000 in fines, increasing to three years and €45,000 when victims are minors. President Macron hailed the passage, and Equality Minister Elisabeth Moreno described conversion therapies as 'barbaric.'
Impact & Significance
France's unanimous vote and strong penalties demonstrated growing cross-party consensus against conversion therapy across Europe.
Reference Record
- Date
- 25 January 2022
- Era
- 2020-present
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