Press Releases

‘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...

In response to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s latest comments on the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK’s Chief Executive, said: “It is right that...

Urgent reminder that Israel cannot treat northern Gaza as an open-fire zone Residents and humanitarian workers describe chaotic scenes, as panicking people attempt to flee through destroyed streets...

Myanmar military appear to have used the largest aerial-delivered bomb in their arsenal Witnesses speak of the horror they experienced, with one saying ‘We sat there and kept on shouting for help … On...

Gaza’s only power plant running out of fuel has plunged the territory into darkness Israel should facilitate the establishment of humanitarian aid corridors for Gaza ‘The collective punishment of Gaza...

Ahead of the Annual General Assembly of the French Basketball Federation on Saturday (14 October), Amnesty International is calling on the Federation and the French Ministry of Sport, Olympic and...