New Zealand bans conversion practices in vote hailed as ‘win for humanity’

Law makes it an offence to perform so-called therapy' on anyone under 18 and comes with sentence of up to three years' imprisonment

New Zealand has banned conversion practices, with near unanimity, after all but eight National party members voted in favour of the law.

Conversion therapy" refers to the practice, often by religious groups, of trying to cure" people of their sexuality, gender expression or LGBTQI identity.