Press releases in 2016

“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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.