Among the many memorable highlights of Amnesty's latest Conference in April were talks from:

Northern Ireland

Believed to be the world's longest serving death-row prisoner Hakamada Iwao, now 76 years old, has been on death row since 1968.

Thanks to Pam Thickett's efforts - sadly good news is not always so easy to find - here is the latest round of cheering developments: 20/7/2012 ICJ/CHAD/SENEGAL

Tickets for our special comedy evening on Friday, 26th October 2012, are now on sale for £10 (no concessions) at the Topsham Bookshop on Topsham High Street, or alternatively contact comedyst

Building Momentum for Peace

We promise a hugely entertaining night in Topsham on Friday, 26 October 2012, with a fabulous all-female comedy line-up.

Our group will be present again this year at the Green Fair on the Cathedral Green in the heart of Exeter, on Saturday 1 September, between 9.30 a.m. and 4 p.m.