Press releases in 2003

Amnesty International UK Director Kate Allen said: 'These are extraordinary times, with reportedly many hospitals shut in Baghdad because of looting, and many of the civilian population in fear of...

The parade, comprising hundreds of activists from Amnesty International UK's national conference currently being held at Queen's University, as well as local ethnic minority and refugee groups and...

Amnesty International's report, Philippines - A different childhood: the apprehension and detention of child suspects and offenders , calls on the Philippine government to end immediately the locking...

Kate Allen, Amnesty International UK Director, said: 'The Coalition forces have a responsibility to do everything in their power to protect the rights of all people in Iraq. 'As an occupying power...

These annual figures, published as Death sentences and executions in 2002, show that in 2002 at least 1,526 people were executed in 31 countries - compared with over 3,048 people executed in 31...

These annual figures, published as Death sentences and executions in 2002, show that in 2002 at least 1,526 people were executed in 31 countries - compared with over 3,048 people executed in 31...

The organisation proposes a UN commission of experts should be established to consult with Iraqi society on how to bring justice to Iraq. Amnesty International UK Director Kate Allen said: 'The human...

Wassim Tawfiq Abyad was convicted of "habitual debauchery" and sentenced to 15 months imprisonment after using the gaydar.com website to set up a meeting with a man, believed to have been a police...

The organisation urged that every measure be taken to avoid civilian deaths and casualties as US-led military action continues in that country. 'The safety of civilians must be made a priority and...

Kate Allen, Amnesty International UK Director, said: 'We have been saying for years that in nearly all cases it is totally inappropriate to lock up often very vulnerable asylum-seekers. These are...