A Chinese gay man has successfully sued a mental hospital over forced conversion therapy, a win described by activists as a first in the country. Photo: Shutterstock A Chinese gay man has successfully sued a mental hospital over forced conversion therapy, a win described by activists as a first in the country. Photo: Shutterstock
A Chinese gay man has successfully sued a mental hospital over forced conversion therapy, a win described by activists as a first in the country. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese man forced into ‘gay conversion therapy’ wins landmark lawsuit against hospital

Henan mental hospital that treated him for ‘anxiety disorder’ against his will ordered to make public apology and pay compensation

Eva Li

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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A Chinese gay man has successfully sued a mental hospital over forced conversion therapy, a win described by activists as a first in the country. Photo: Shutterstock A Chinese gay man has successfully sued a mental hospital over forced conversion therapy, a win described by activists as a first in the country. Photo: Shutterstock
A Chinese gay man has successfully sued a mental hospital over forced conversion therapy, a win described by activists as a first in the country. Photo: Shutterstock
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