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Amnesty warns against 'latest attempt to mislead' over Human Rights Act

‘We should all be very suspicious of the very people it holds to account telling us they are doing us a favour by watering it down’ - Laura Trevelyan Responding to the latest briefing from Justice...

Saudi Arabia: F1 Grand Prix must not be allowed to cover up kingdom's brutal human rights abuses

In reaction to the Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix taking place in Jeddah this weekend (25-27 March), Felix Jakens, Amnesty International UK’s Head of Campaigns, said: “This weekend’s Grand Prix in Saudi...

Ethiopia: humanitarian truce in Tigray a 'positive step' and must lead to aid access

In response to the humanitarian truce announced by the Ethiopian Federal Government in the conflict-affected Tigray region - which Tigrayan authorities have said they will respect if sufficient aid...

Northern Ireland: Further 'unacceptable' delays to abortion services

Statement published today outlines next steps for commissioning abortion services, but further regulations to deliver this will not follow until after Northern Ireland Assembly election in May ‘At...

Australia: Refugees ‘trapped in limbo’ will finally be resettled in New Zealand

Amnesty International welcomes the news that people suffering in Australia’s cruel offshoring processing regime will finally be allowed to move on with their lives in New Zealand. Dr Graham Thom...

Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories: UN expert is right to label situation 'apartheid'

UN Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk’s findings come after major Amnesty report last month Israeli authorities have blocked UN investigator and attempted to smear those who use term apartheid ‘The...

Russia: Navalny's new jail sentence is 'predictable but nonetheless shocking'

Amnesty analysis of fraud case against opposition leader concluded it was politically motivated He still faces further possible criminal cases as state reprisals continue ‘Navalny faces nine years in...

Poland: Refugees face chaos, racism and risk of trafficking after fleeing Ukraine - new research

Recent mission to border found evidence of chaotic and racist response to people fleeing Ukraine ‘Racism, hate speech and attacks must not be tolerated and perpetrators must he held accountable’ -...

Northern Ireland: 'Last Troubles trial' set to start next week (Monday 28 March)

What : British soldier to stand trial for 1988 killing of Aidan McAnespie, shot on his way to a Gaelic football match. David Holden faces charge of manslaughter. The soldier previously admitted to the...

Northern Ireland: Human rights appeal to Biden ahead of St Patrick's day meeting

Call to ensure protection of human rights in Northern Ireland is key part of US-UK trade negotiations UK government plan to scrap Human Rights Act would ‘take wrecking ball’ to its human rights...