'Historic moment' as conversion therapy outlawed

South Australia bans “dehumanising and traumatising” conversion therapy practices

South Australia has officially banned so-called ‘conversion therapy’. Coming into effect today, April 1, the ban will protect LGBTQ+ people from “abhorrent” practices that attempt to change their sexual orientation or gender identity. Passed last September, the new reforms are based on laws developed in New South Wales. Perpetrators found guilty of performing conversion therapy….

Elected leaders must end LGBTQI+ discrimination

The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) acknowledges, with concern, the ruling delivered by the Court of Appeal in Attorney General v Jason Jones, but expresses profound disappointment in the judgment.This decision is not a victory; it reflects a complex interplay between…

Victoria passes anti-vilification laws, protecting LGBTQIA+ people

Peter Hackney Vilifying LGBTQIA+ people, women and people living with a disability is now illegal in Victoria, after the passing of the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill. The bill was passed just before 3.30am this morning, 22 votes to 17, expanding the state’s pre-existing hate speech laws. LGBTQIA+, women’s and disability groups welcomed the ... The post Victoria passes anti-vilification laws, protectin…

‘Historic moment’ as conversion therapy outlawed

Survivors and advocates have hailed the introduction of new laws protecting LGBTQI people from “abhorrent” practices seeking to change people’s sexual orientation or gender identity. From April, so-called “conversion practices” are banned in South Australia, and offenders face fines and jail if they try to impose the damaging methods on others.  Attorney-General Kyam Maher says sexual orientation or gender identity “does not constitute a disorde…

'Historic moment' as conversion therapy outlawed

New laws protecting LGBTQI people from "abhorrent" conversion practices have been welcomed as a "historic moment".

Exorcism, Assault and Rape: Conversion Therapy in the UK

Nearly a third of LGBTQ+ people in the UK have faced sometimes violent conversion therapy practices to change their sexuality or identity. The post Exorcism, Assault and Rape: Conversion Therapy in the UK appeared first on MambaOnline - Gay South Africa online.