Entry #1841: Conversion therapy in Malta

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RegionMalta
IssueConversion therapy
StatusAmbiguous
Start Date(unknown)
End DateDec 2019
DescriptionThe only person to offer a form of conversion therapy is Gordon Manche, a pastor. This is not illegal, but nor is it legal. Since it mainly involves just counselling then it is fine in the eyes of the current law.
SourcesMaltese Media


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edited by beeurd

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End Date(none)Dec 2019

created by MelMcE

Original entry
StatusAmbiguous
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe only person to offer a form of conversion therapy is Gordon Manche, a pastor. This is not illegal, but nor is it legal. Since it mainly involves just counselling then it is fine in the eyes of the current law.
SourcesMaltese Media
Reports (10)
  • Status is not correct "Banned. https://247wallst.com/special-report/2019/05/24/countries-where-same-sex-marriage-is-officially-legal/6/"
  • Status is not correct "Conversion therapies are illegal in Malta"
  • Status is not correct "Conversion therapies are illegal in Malta"
  • Status is not correct
  • Status is not correct "http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38230937 It has now been banned "
  • Status is not correct "I do not find the source"
  • Newer law has been passed "Malta passed a law banning conversion therapy http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38230937"
  • Date is incorrect "There hasn't been controversy regarding the case mentioned in this entry for six years."
  • Status is not correct "http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20161205/local/gay-conversion-therapy-is-now-illegal.633014"
  • Status is not correct "Just about to change apparently "