16 February 2023
Spain Bans Conversion Therapy as Part of Landmark Trans Rights Law
International Legal Trans
Spain's Congress passed Ley 4/2023, which among broader LGBTQIA+ protections bans conversion therapy in any form intended to change a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, with penalties of six months to two years' imprisonment. Several Spanish autonomous communities had already enacted regional bans.
Impact & Significance
Combined a conversion therapy ban with comprehensive self-ID provisions, making Spain one of the most progressive countries globally for LGBTQ+ rights.
Reference Record
- Date
- 16 February 2023
- Era
- 2020-present
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