National

The law in Croatia does not permit same-sex couples to adopt children [R1.1].

National

In 2003, discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation was made unlawful [R1.1].

In June 2008, ILGA-Europe alleged that the Roman Catholic Church was trying to prevent gender identity from being included in the proposed Combating Discrimination Bill [R1.2].

National

In 2003, discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation became unlawful [R1.1] however, earlier anecdotal evidence suggests that sexual orientation if known, will lead to harassment by families, at work, or when applying for work [R1.2]

National

In 2006, hate crimes based on sexual orientation considered an aggravating circumstance [R1.1]

National

In 1977, consensual sex between same-sex couples was decriminalised [R1.1].

National

Croatian family law defines matrimony as a "union of a man and a woman".

National

There is no prohibition on gay men serving in the Croatian army [R1.1].

Courts & Tribunals

In August 1998, Soldier Aldin Petric sued the Croatian military alleging he was fired for being gay. He was removed from his job at the officer's restaurant and other enlisted men starting beating him up, sometimes in front of officers who did not respond [R2.1].

National

In 2003, Croatia extended the same rights to gay couples living together as to unmarried heterosexual couples, including state recognition of shared assets and joint health coverage [R1.1].

The law only applies to gay and lesbian couples living together for at least three years [R1.1].

National

In June 2008, ILGA-Europe alleged that the Roman Catholic Church was trying to prevent gender identity from being included in the proposed Combating Discrimination Bill [R1.1].