Homel Regional Court today sentenced Syrahei Tsikhanouski to 18 years in prison Reacting to the 18-year prison sentence handed down today to Syarhei Tsikhanouski who was arrested in May 2020 after...

Responding to news that plans to make changes to human rights laws, including the launch of a consultation into replacing the Human Rights Act, will be announced by the Justice Secretary Dominic Raab...

‘The US government’s indictment poses a grave threat to press freedom both in the United States and abroad’ - Nils Muižnieks Responding to the High Court’s decision this morning to accept the USA’s...

‘If other nations follow suit this will send an important message on human rights to Beijing’ - Sacha Deshmukh Responding to an announcement from the UK that its diplomatic staff will not attend the...

‘These convictions merely underline the pattern of the Hong Kong authorities’ extreme efforts to exploit the law to press multiple trumped-up charges against prominent activists’ - Kyle Ward...

Worrying data revealing that a disproportionate number of Black and minority ethnic people were subject to stop-and-search and fined for alleged breaches of the Covid regulations in Northern Ireland...

Controversial bill which would criminalise many people who seek asylum due to be debated in Commons today Stunt: Priti Patel and Boris Johnson look-alikes tear up 'I Welcome Refugees' signs opposite...

Essential services for women and girl survivors of gender-based violence in Afghanistan have been decimated following the Taliban’s takeover of the country, Amnesty International said today. In 26 new...

In response to the sentencing of Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison for incitement against the military and breaking Covid rules, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional...

Long-awaited publication confirms numerous reports of widespread pushbacks and abuse Evidence has found people being kicked, repeatedly struck with rubber batons, or wooden sticks and attacked by...