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Amnesty's Scottish office provides a focus for our campaigning and fundraising in Scotland. We engage with Scotland's distinct political, education and media structures and take part in wider political and cultural life in Scotland.
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Help save thousands of livesEvery single day 1500 people are killed as a result of armed violence. That's the equivalent of wiping out more than the population of Edinburgh every year. These deaths are not inevitable. They are the tragic consequence of an arms trade that is out of control. But this could be about to change - in July David Cameron is sending a team to the UN to help draw up the first ever international Arms Trade Treaty. To get it right we need him to publically commit that the UK will not compromise on human rights. Your MP can help break his silence before it is too late. |
Consultation on same-sex marriage in Scotland
At the end of 2011, the Scottish Government held a public consultation around the potential introduction of religious ceremonies for civil partnerships, and the possible introduction of same sex marriage.
We strongly support the Scottish Government's proposal which seeks to create a balanced relationship between same sex and mixed sex couples when it comes to civil partnerships and marriage. Read our response to the consultation. The consultation closed in December 2011; we will post on the outcomes once they are published by the Government.
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Unlawful Strathclyde Taser pilot finishes
Amnesty International continues to challenge the Strathclyde Police pilot which issued Taser electro-shock weapons to ordinary officers on the beat. Review of our concerns published
End discrimination against Gypsy Travellers
With the plight of Scottish Gypsy Traveller communities well documented, Amnesty is committed to speaking out against the discrimination suffered by these communities. Find out more
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For all enquiries, including media enquiries, please contact the Scottish office
Newsletters
The Scottish office produces two newsletters a year, with updates and information on our activities. Download the latest editions below:
 [Acrobat PDF] | Winter 2011 Scottish newsletter |
| [Acrobat PDF] | Spring 2011 Scottish newsletter |
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