countries that ban conversion therapy

“This is a great day for New Zealand’s rainbow communities,” said the country’s Minister of Justice Kris Faafoi.

“It’s official: Our government’s legislation banning the despicable and degrading practice of conversion therapy has received Royal Assent – meaning it is now law,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted in a message on Twitter.

“We said we wanted people to be on the right side of history on this issue,” said Tourism Minister and special advisor to Trudeau on LGBT issues Randy Boissonnault, speaking to reporters after the vote. “No one can consent to torture.”