The Zurich cantonal government has proposed a ban on so-called conversion therapies, which are supposed to change the sexual orientation of lesbian, gay or bisexual people. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Anyone who carries out or advertises such therapy will be penalised with a fine, according to the government council's proposal. In doing so, it is implementing a motion that the cantonal council had voted through in November 2023. + Gay conversion therapies take their toll in Switzerland At the time, it was disputed whether a cantonal ban was necessary. Opponents in the council pointed out that efforts were being made at federal level to introduce a ban. Those in favour emphasised the damage that conversion therapies could cause to those affected. A referendum can still be held against the bill. Individual cases known Various cantonal parliaments have already spoken out in favour of a ban, including Schaffhausen, St Gallen Valais, Vaud and Bern. Other ...
