"German gov’t bans therapy helping minors overcome unwanted gay attractions"

"The German government has banned therapy to help children overcome unwanted same-sex attractions.

On December 18, the German cabinet passed a law banning the therapy for minors in the country. Medical or psychological treatment meant to change or heal a young person’s sexual orientation or chosen 'gender identity' will be illegal when the law goes into effect in the summer of 2020. However, such treatment will still be permitted to adults who freely consent to it.

Breaking the law will result in a year’s imprisonment or a fine...

The Health Minister added his opinion that wherever reparative therapies are performed, there is often severe physical and mental suffering.

There is also a ban on advertising these services to those under 18, and violation of the ban could cost the offender 30,000 Euros (over $33,000 USD)."