Press releases in 2023

Responding to an announcement from the Foreign Secretary that the UK will impose travel bans on settlers who commit acts of violence against Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem...

In response to this evening’s House of Commons vote on the Government’s Rwanda bill, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK’s Chief Executive, said: “It was wrong that this bill was introduced and...

His lawyers have been unable to locate him for a week, with concerns mounting over his health and wellbeing Penal transfers in Russia are notorious for their lengthiness and harsh conditions ‘The...

Sham proceedings target more than 80 Emirati dissidents Ahmed Mansoor, subject of a Amnesty UK protest during a Man City game last month, is among those facing new trumped-up terrorism charges Move...

Responding to reports that a person seeking asylum has died on the Bibby Stockholm barge, Steve Valdez-Symonds, Amnesty International UK’s Refugee and Migrant Rights Director, said: “This is extremely...

Leading figures in the world of football came together with civil society and diplomats to tackle sexism, racism and homophobia in the game, at a joint Amnesty International and UK Embassy forum in...

‘We are urging all MPs in the strongest terms to take a stand against this outrageous attack on the very concept of universal human rights’ - Sacha Deshmukh Amnesty International is urging MPs to vote...

First wave of judges announced for Amnesty UK’s annual Media Awards Closing date for entries is Monday 29 January 2024 Enter the awards: https://amnesty-media-awards.…

Children forced to sing Russian national anthem in schools adorned with Russian state symbols, and teachers pressured into teaching the Russian curriculum Some parents hiding their children to avoid...

Private members’ bill - Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill - will be presented to Commons on Monday, with Westminster Hall debate the following day Move is part of wider call for UK to end...