“…On a daily basis, same-sex couples, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their children face hatred, abuse and violence because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Only a few countries in Europe criminalise such violence and hatred towards LGBT people. …”

“…Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender families are not recognised for immigration purposes in many European countries. When the partners are coming from different countries, they are denied their basic need to be with a loved person, live together and establish a home in one of the partner's native country. …”

“…These laws differ from country to country and provide different levels of recognition, protections and rights. …”

“…However this protection only applies in those countries where cohabiting opposite-sex couples have tenancy rights. …”

“…This photograph, which was taken at the time of last year's September crisis, shows the construction of a typical underground shelter, hundreds of miles of which have now been dug and fully completed in the London area and in other large cities throughout the country. Such trenches are now covered over with earth and grass and are hardly noticeable on the surface."…”