European Parliament investigates homophobia in Poland

The resolution expresses concern at recent statements by members of the Polish government, most notably Education Minister Roman Giertych's intiative to, "put an end to gay propaganda in schools". It calls on Warsaw to condemn such statements and to, "restrain from any measures designed to intimidate gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals". MEPs want to send a special delegation to investigate the protection of sexual minority rights in Poland, although the resolution also mentions some recent improvements in this regard. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 12) R.M.