Exeter

Last night, three countries with abysmal human rights records blocked agreement of the Arms Trade Treaty.

Every day at least 1,500 people die from armed violence and conflict, yet the global arms trade remains unregulated. This year we have a momentous opportunity to put this right.

The conference will take place on Saturday 9 March at the Goschen Centre, City College Plymouth.

BAHRAIN 10/12/12 (courtesy of Australia Section)

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