Press releases in 2023

Last weekend the Israeli army dropped leaflets on northern Gaza ordering residents to leave immediately or risk being targeted in attacks Carrying out indiscriminate attacks that kill or injure...

In response to the Supreme Court of Japan’s ruling that a law requiring people to undergo reproductive surgery if they want to legally change gender is unconstitutional, Boram Jang, Amnesty...

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill set to make it unlawful for public bodies to consider ethical and human rights issues in procurement and investment decisions Special status...

In response to comments by Rishi Sunak and Lisa Nandy today, Amnesty International UK Chief Executive Sacha Deshmukh said: “It is right that the Prime Minister and other leading UK politicians are...

New investigation examines five Israeli attacks during 7-10 October, revealing evidence of suspected war crimes Pattern of Israeli military conducting airstrikes without providing warnings to...

‘Any interference with freedom of expression must be strictly necessary and proportionate, and in full accordance with the law’ - Sacha Deshmukh With further protests related to the crisis in Israel...

Commenting on Rishi Sunak’s visit to Israel today, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK’s Chief Executive, said: “It’s right that Rishi Sunak is visiting Israel to stand in solidarity with those...

Responding to Rishi Sunak and James Cleverly’s comments today about yesterday’s devastating attack on the Al Ahli hospital in Gaza City, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK's Chief Executive...

Supreme Court says it is for Parliament to decide on legality of same-sex marriage However, ruling on ending all discrimination against same-sex couples is a positive step ‘The right to family life is...

More than 12,000 people injured since the conflict began Humanitarian support needs to be increased and aid allowed to reach those in need ‘Justice and accountability are essential for the protection...