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Corporate crime: UK must hold companies to account for human rights abuses - new principles

“No company, however powerful, should be above the law, yet in the last 15 years no country has put a company on trial after an NGO brought evidence of human rights related crimes

British forces should not be above the law when it comes to torture, says Amnesty

Responding to reports that Prime Minister, Theresa May, and Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, will today announce that the UK will introduce a presumption to derogate from its obligations under th

Amnesty urges Home Secretary to undertake compassion overhaul of refugee response

Amnesty International is urging Home Secretary Amber Rudd to rethink key aspects of the UK’s refugee response, which is having a “disastrous” impact on refugees in the UK and abro

Northern Ireland: Amnesty calls for action on racism after critical European report

Amnesty International has welcomed a report by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI).

Amnesty urges Home Secretary to undertake compassion overhaul of refugee response

Amnesty International is urging Home Secretary Amber Rudd to rethink key aspects of the UK’s refugee response, which is having a “disastrous” impact on refugees in the UK and abro

Shortlist for Amnesty's Media Awards 2016 announced

Amnesty International has today unveiled the shortlist for its prestigious annual Media Awards, now in its 25th year.

London joins 'Black Monday' global protest against Polish abortion law

Hundreds of women dressed in black to gather outside Polish embassy, Portland Place, 6pm Spokespeople available for interview

European Parliament set to vote on new regulation to stop trade in torture equipment

‘This vote is an opportunity for the EU to send the message that it will not tolerate torture’ - Ara Marcen Naval

Colombia: “No” vote, a missed opportunity for peace

The rejection of the peace agreement in Colombia is a missed opportunity for the country to finally move away from its tragic 50-year-long war, said Amnesty International.