A majority of Czechs remain uncertain about whether prostitution should be fully legalized, according to a June survey conducted by the Center for Public Opinion Research (CVVM) at the Czech Academy of Sciences.
The poll found that 40 percent of respondents want to keep the current situation unchanged, in which prostitution itself is not directly prohibited but remains in a legal gray area.
The law targets activities linked to prostitution, such as pimping, rather than the act itself.
Roughly one-third of Czechs would support legalizing prostitution as a recognized trade, giving sex work the same legal framework as other services.
In contrast, 11 percent favor a complete ban, while another eight percent would introduce penalties for both sex workers and their clients.
Beyond prostitution, the survey also explored views on other ethical issues.
The results show that 84 percent of Czechs back the right of women to choose an abortion, and more than four-fifths support legalizing euthanasia for terminally ill patients.
Religious affiliation continues to influence attitudes.
Among Roman Catholics, 68 percent support abortion rights and euthanasia, compared with 91 percent and 88 percent respectively among non-religious respondents.
The survey suggests that while Czech society has reached a broad consensus on questions of personal choice such as abortion and end-of-life decisions, the legal status of prostitution remains one of the most divisive issues.
