Czech society divided on same-sex rights as marriage-for-all debate stalls
Same-sex marriage and adoption are still illegal in Czechia, meaning that gay couples are deprived of the same rights as heterosexual couples.
Czech lower house could act on same-sex marriage this week
Interior Minister Vít Rakušan said the bill would move forward in September, but lower house Speaker Markéta Pekarová Adamová will push for it this week.
Czechia to issue new birth certificates for children of same-sex parents
At present, same-sex parents do not have their genders recognized on their child's birth certificate.
Prague photo exhibit highlights same-sex couples' lack of rights in Czechia
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The photo gallery showcases the stories of 10 different LGBTQ+ families who have faced issues due to Czechia's legislation.
As the EU takes a step forward for gay rights, Czechia stands still on the issue
As the EU enforces same-sex couples’ rights throughout the bloc, an amendment recognizing gay adoption stalls in the Czech Senate.
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Czech Constitutional Court rules against same-sex couples in ongoing adoption battle
The court was divided in its ruling, but said that a different approach to changing the law has to be taken.
