Netherlands - September 2025

On 19 September, the Lower House of Parliament (Tweede Kamer) voted in favour of banning conversion therapy, a practice aimed at changing a person’s gender identity or sexual orientation (from homosexuality to heterosexuality). The bill, introduced by parties including The People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and Democrats 66 (D66), now awaits approval from the Upper House of Parliament (Eerste Kamer). 

Sources: NL Times, Eertse Kamer, Tweede Kamer