A bishopric of Madrid is the subject of an investigation for organizing clandestine courts to "cure" homosexuality

The Madrid region government will carry out an investigation into course to "cure" homobaduality communicated by the bishopric of the diocese of Alcalá de Henares, in the outskirts of the Spanish capital, after the presentation of two denunciations in this regard.

The episcopate denied Tuesday the existence of these courses revealed by the digital newspaper eldiario.es, although he admitted "he does not resign to welcome and accompany people who ask freely."

The newspaper published on Monday a news about "illegal and illegal courses to" cure "homobaduality" taught by the diocese of Bishop Juan Antonio Reig Plà, known for his homophobic positions.

The information is based on the report of an incognito journalist on March 21, as a "young man who wants to change orientation", to a session of therapies offered "to" cure "l & # 39, homobaduality "in the Regina Familiae Family Orientation Center, belonging to the diocese of Alcalá de Henares.

"I have a homophobic act with you. I mean, I try to help you. I know that this can have consequences, to the point that I could go to jail", acknowledges the controller.The Association of Psychologists of Madrid confirmed that the supposed specialist initials B.V. is not part of the board of directors and therefore has no right to follow treatment.

The Spanish portal indicated that the worksheet prepared for the first session aimed to recommend stopping badgraphy and masturbating less. "You already have a deep-rooted habit, having a relationship with a girl, you have to control yourself," B.V told the reporter.

The Regional Vice President of Madrid, Pedro Rollán, announced that this case would be the subject of an investigation after hearing the filing of complaints about a deputy of the Podemos leftist formation and the l 39; LGBT badociation Arcópoli.

"If, as a result, it is determined that there has been some kind of law-based non-compliance against LGTBiphobia, the (corresponding) penalty will be applied," he said.

Article 70.4 c of this law makes it a very serious offense "to promote and carry out dislike or conversion therapies aimed at altering the badual orientation or gender identity of a person." 39, a person ".

"For the commission of this offense, the consent given by the person subjected to such therapies will be unimportant," adds the legal text which provides for an economic penalty of between 20,000 and 45,000 euros.

In turn, protesters and LGBT activists appeared at the bishop's headquarters to protest the homophobic scandal.

Meanwhile, other local media have begun to publish testimonials from people claiming to have followed a "therapy", some claiming to have lived as minors.

(With EFE information)