2026 in LGBT Rights

In 2026, there were 1 recorded legal change made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 84 changes made. A total of 1063 legal changes have been made so far in the 2020s.

  • January 1
    Hate crime protections becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
    As of January 1, 2026, a new amendment to Czech Criminal Code will come into force. It explicitly includes sexual orientation and gender identity of the victim as aggravating factors in hate-motivated crimes.