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Poland: Top court ruling against primacy of EU law 'another dark for justice' in the country

EU Court has played an important role in safeguarding Polish judges against a mounting attack on judicial independence In response to Poland’s court ruling today that some EU laws conflict with the...

UK: Saudi-backed bid for Newcastle United must prompt football ownership rule changes

Deal has long been regarded as attempt to sportswash Saudi Arabia’s human rights record Renewed call for Premier League to introduce a human rights-compliant owners’ and directors’ test ‘An...

Tech: Togo activist targeted by Indian-made spyware linked to cyber-mercenaries

New investigation links Donot Team attacks and Innefu Labs, a cybersecurity company based in India First time Donot Team linked to cyberattacks on activists outside South Asia Spyware-loaded emails...

Actor Sunetra Sarker joins Amnesty's book club to inspire activism in children in Liverpool

Amnesty International UK’s book club of monthly stories and activities encourage children to dream big and help shape a fairer world 83% of British children aged 8-15 said they know little or nothing...

Northern Ireland: ‘Landmark day’ for victims as panel recommends inquiry into mother and baby institutions

Amnesty International has welcomed recommendations to the Northern Ireland Executive urging the establishment of an independent public inquiry into Mother and Baby, Magdalene Laundry and workhouse...

Northern Ireland: Mother and Baby Home inquiry needed as truth recovery panel report to be published

“Crucially, the inquiry must have the powers to compel witnesses and documentation, including on a cross-border basis, to help vindicate the rights of victims to truth, justice and reparation.” -...

Afghanistan: 13 Hazara killed by Taliban fighters in Daykundi province – new investigation

Taliban forces unlawfully killed 13 ethnic Hazaras - including nine surrendering former government soldiers and a 17-year-old girl - in Afghanistan’s Daykundi province, a new investigation by Amnesty...

'Amnesty Media Awards 2022' open for entries

Amnesty International UK is inviting entries for its 30th annual Media Awards, a prestigious set of awards recognising the vital role journalists play and the serious risks they face in highlighting...

Covid-19: One year since call for vaccine tech to be shared

On 2 October 2020 South Africa and India called for life-saving vaccines to be patent-free UK, Norway, Switzerland and EU continue to block the move At the current rate, it could take poorest...

Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean joins Amnesty's book club to inspire activism in children in Wales

Amnesty International UK’s book club of monthly stories and activities encourage children to dream big and help shape a fairer world. 83% of British children aged 8-15 said they know little or nothing...