Discrimination Protections
Until 2002, Serbia had no special protection on LGBT rights.
In 2002, the parliament approved Broadcasting Law, with Article 21. which entitles Broadcasting Agency to prevent spreading of information encouraging discrimination, hate and violence based on sexual orientation (among other categories).
In 2005, through a change in the Labor Law, discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment was banned. However, there are no public records of prosecutions being made.
In 2005, the parliament approved Law on Higher education, which guarantee equal rights regardless of sexual orientation (among other categories).
On 26 March 2009 the parliament approved a unified Anti-Discrimination Law which prohibited, among other things, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and transgender status in all areas.
On 5 July 2011, the parliament approved Youth Law, prohibiting discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation.
On 28 July 2011 the parliament approved a change in the Health Insurance Law, based on which sex change surgeries will be fully subsidized by the State starting with 2012.
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