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LGBTQ+ Safety — Slovakia
What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Slovakia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Same-sex relationships are legal in Slovakia but not recognised as unions (a 2014 amendment bans same-sex marriage); discrimination and verbal abuse have been reported, and a 2022 hate-motivated shooting targeted an LGBTQ+ venue.
No criminal penalty for same-sex relations; crimes based on orientation are classed as hate crimes.
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