The lack of respect, protection and promotion of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender (LGBT) persons is still an area for concern in several European Union (EU)
countries. Amnesty International is concerned that in Poland, the rights to freedom of
expression and assembly are not fully guaranteed, and that leading public figures have made
homophobic statements. Amnesty International is also concerned that in Latvia, the rights to
freedom of assembly and expression are not fully guaranteed.