Entry #1056: Conversion therapy in Sweden

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RegionSweden
IssueConversion therapy
StatusNot banned
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionWhile Conversion Therapy is not banned,many protesters have demanded it should be and the Swedish Government have investigated it
Sourceshttps://cne.news/artikel/1027-increased-support-for-ban-on-conversion-therapy-sweden https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/growing-calls-in-sweden-to-ban-conversion-therapy https://cne.news/artikel/1455-swedish-lgbt-activist-leads-government-investigation-on-ban-conversion-therapy https://www.thelocal.se/20220422/swedish-political-parties-call-for-ban-on-conversion-therapy/
Reports (2)
  • All information is correct, just adding sources "https://www.mercatornet.com/sweden_balks_at_ban_on_gay_conversion_therapy Conversion therapy ban talks in Sweden"
  • Status is not correct "It has never been a thing in Sweden and if it would even be, then it’d be illegal immediately."


Revision History (4)

Revision by Willow. Wrong status

Old Value New Value (Current)
Value(REMOVED)Not banned
Special StatusN/ANot banned
DescriptionConversion therapy is not issue in Sweden, and has never been defined by the Swedish government.While Conversion Therapy is not banned,many protesters have demanded it should be and the Swedish Government have investigated it
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Conversion therapy is not issue in Sweden, and has never been defined by the Swedish government. While Conversion Therapy is not banned,many protesters have demanded it should be and the Swedish Government have investigated it
Sourceshttps://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Issues/SexualOrientation/IESOGI/States/Sweden_191220_SE_response_on_the_topic_of_conversion_therapy.docxhttps://cne.news/artikel/1027-increased-support-for-ban-on-conversion-therapy-sweden
https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/growing-calls-in-sweden-to-ban-conversion-therapy
https://cne.news/artikel/1455-swedish-lgbt-activist-leads-government-investigation-on-ban-conversion-therapy
https://www.thelocal.se/20220422/swedish-political-parties-call-for-ban-on-conversion-therapy/
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https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Issues/SexualOrientation/IESOGI/States/Sweden_191220_SE_response_on_the_topic_of_conversion_therapy.docx https://cne.news/artikel/1027-increased-support-for-ban-on-conversion-therapy-sweden https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/growing-calls-in-sweden-to-ban-conversion-therapy https://cne.news/artikel/1455-swedish-lgbt-activist-leads-government-investigation-on-ban-conversion-therapy https://www.thelocal.se/20220422/swedish-political-parties-call-for-ban-on-conversion-therapy/

Revision by CHR0LL0PH0BICCC

Old Value New Value
ValueNot banned(REMOVED)
Special Status(REMOVED)N/A
DescriptionConversion therapy is not currently banned in Sweden, but there are calls to ban it.Conversion therapy is not issue in Sweden, and has never been defined by the Swedish government.
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Conversion therapy is not currently banned in Sweden, but there are calls to ban it. issue in Sweden, and has never been defined by the Swedish government.
Sourceshttps://sverigesradio.se/artikel/growing-calls-in-sweden-to-ban-conversion-therapyhttps://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Issues/SexualOrientation/IESOGI/States/Sweden_191220_SE_response_on_the_topic_of_conversion_therapy.docx
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https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/growing-calls-in-sweden-to-ban-conversion-therapy https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Issues/SexualOrientation/IESOGI/States/Sweden_191220_SE_response_on_the_topic_of_conversion_therapy.docx

Revision by Notdog1996

Old Value New Value
Value(REMOVED)Not banned
Special StatusN/A(REMOVED)
DescriptionConversion therapy has no recorded history in sweden, therefore there is no law because it isn’t an issue in sweden.Conversion therapy is not currently banned in Sweden, but there are calls to ban it.
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Conversion therapy has no recorded history in sweden, therefore there is no law because it isn’t an issue in sweden. not currently banned in Sweden, but there are calls to ban it.
SourcesCould not find a law against it, nor a clinic that performs it.https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/growing-calls-in-sweden-to-ban-conversion-therapy
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Could not find a law against it, nor a clinic that performs it. https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/growing-calls-in-sweden-to-ban-conversion-therapy
Reports (4)
  • Other "While not explicitly banned, it is by all intents and purposes illegal... https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjCwOKWqL_7AhUvSfEDHfFZB0gQFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ohchr.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FDocuments%2FIssues%2FSexualOrientation%2FIESOGI%2FStates%2FSweden_191220_SE_response_on_the_topic_of_conversion_therapy.docx&usg=AOvVaw1cL-SMJIud0j9V-b6xGtnW"
  • Date is incorrect "Conversion therapy isn’t and has never been a thing in Sweden. However, it would most definitely be illegal."
  • Newer law has been passed
  • Status is not correct "Sweden has never had an issue with it and therefore its not written in the law, but if u were to start one its illegal."

Revision by tsusamu

Old Value (Original) New Value
Special StatusAmbiguousN/A
DescriptionNo law prohibits nor promotes this kind of clinics.Conversion therapy has no recorded history in sweden, therefore there is no law because it isn’t an issue in sweden.
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No law prohibits nor promotes this kind of clinics. Conversion therapy has no recorded history in sweden, therefore there is no law because it isn’t an issue in sweden.
Reports (3)
  • Newer law has been passed "Not banned"
  • Status is not correct
  • Status is not correct "It was banned in 2004. I hope I am correct"

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