In 2010, there were 47 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 68 changes made and 118 in the following year. A total of 1422 legal changes were made in the 2010s.
- DecemberLegal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Arkansas rolled out its gender policy quietly in 2010. "Our official policy is to allow a licensee to change their gender as requested, no questions asked, no documentation required." -former Assistant Commissioner of Operations and Administration Mike Munns. Arkansas residents were thus able to change their marker on their driver's license (including to an X) since 2010, but this has only started being known since 2018.
- November 30LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.The recent reform or the labour law includes a non discrimination article that protects gender and sexual preferences.
- November 1Same-sex adoption becomes single only.Law specifies that married couples or single individuals may adopt, but there is no same sex marriage in Ireland at present.
- October 10Same-sex marriage becomes foreign same-sex marriages recognized only.Gay Union legalization pending.
- Same-sex marriage becomes legal.Marriages performed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands are recognised. They are not however performed in Aruba.
- Same-sex marriage becomes foreign same-sex marriages recognized only.Marriages performed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands are recognised. They are not however performed in Curaçao. However, this doesn't mean equal treatment is given to same sex married couples (as opposed to different sex married couples)
- Same-sex marriage becomes legal.Marriages performed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands are recognised. They are not however performed in Sint Maarten.
- October 8LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Discrimination is protected for sexual orientation and gender identity as per the law against racism and discrimination of any kind.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Discrimination is protected for sexual orientation and gender identity as per the law against racism and discrimination of any kind.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.The law against racism and all other forms of discrimination, in article 5a explicitly includes sexual orientation and (gender) identity.
- October 1LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.The Equality Act 2010 made it illegal for any public or private landlord to discriminate against tenants due to many things, including sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.The Equality Act 2010 makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against any employee on the grounds of many things, including sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.All discrimination is illegal
- LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.All discrimination is illegal
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.The Equality Act brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single Act. Combined, they make up a new Act that provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all. The Act simplifies, strengthens and harmonises the current legislation to provide Britain with a new discrimination law which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society. Also covering LGBT discrimination would be the Human Rights Act, which is a fundamental piece of the legislation underpinning the Scottish Parliament.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
- LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.Laws against inciting hatred on sexual orientation through an aggravating circumstance and anti-discrimination laws in all areas on sexual orientation and gender identity (including harassment, victimisation, direct and indirect discrimination).
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.The Equality Act 2010 says you mustn’t be discriminated against because you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual or heterosexual. This is called discrimination because of sexual orientation. Discrimination which is against the Equality Act is unlawful.
- September 2Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
- August 30LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.There is legislation protecting both sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace
- August 10
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.LGB people are protected here. No laws in place for trans people.
- July 27
- LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.a condition to join the EU. Included in Incitement to hatred.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
- July 15
- July 4Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.Legally permitted, but onerous process requiring medical intervention and vetting. Despite being legal, there are many cases where men and women got arrested for living a life as a opposite gender.
- June 27Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
- June 17
- May 31Same-sex marriage becomes legal.
- May 1Same-sex adoption becomes married couples only.Any individual can apodt regardless of thair marital status but prefecence has to be given to married couples. Joint adoption is available only for them. Second parent adoption is available for married and cohabiting couples - regardless of gender - but not for registered (same sex) partners. Same sex cohabiting couples's joint adoption has to be authorized by the Guardianship Office.
- April 15LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.Full discrimination protection in the city of Charlottesville, Alexandria, Arlington county.
- April 7Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.In Portugal, blood donations have rules regarding sexual behaviour but they are the same for homosexual and heterosexual people. While discrimination is illegal according to the Portuguese Constitution, discrimination is widely reported amongst the LGBTQ+ community and new legislation was discussed in 2021 to address this.
- April 2Equal age of consent becomes equal.
- April 1Same-sex adoption becomes legal.Made officially legal through the Consolidated Children's Act of 2010
- March 10
- February 18
- February 10
- February 5LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.
- February 4
- Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.Albania does not legally recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions or domestic partnership benefits.