Maltese Christian cleared of advertising 'conversion practices'

Nicola Laver  |  World
Date posted:  4 Mar 2026
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Maltese Christian cleared of advertising 'conversion practices'

Matthew Grech. Photo: Christian Concern / christianconcern.com

A Christian in Malta has been found not guilty of advertising "conversion practices" in what is believed to be the first ever trial involving so-called gay conversion practice.

It has significant implications for attempts in the UK and elsewhere to ban "conversion practices".

Matthew Grech, 36, formerly a practising homosexual before becoming a Christian, said he believed the prosecution was politically motivated and thanks God “that justice has prevailed”. It took more than three years to come to court in Valetta, Malta.

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