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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Eva Corlett in Wellington

New Zealand bans conversion practices in vote hailed as ‘win for humanity’

Gay athlete making hand heart with gay pride rainbow colours wristband against bright blue sky
‘Queer rights are human rights,’ campaigners have said, welcoming New Zealand’s ban on conversion practices. Photograph: Lazyllama/Alamy

New Zealand has banned conversion practices, with near unanimity, after all but eight National party members voted in favour of the law.

Conversion “therapy” refers to the practice, often by religious groups, of trying to “cure” people of their sexuality, gender expression or LGBTQI identity.

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