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Dec 18 2023 1:49PM
Threat to human rights in new Victims and Prisoners Bill

Hidden amongst the Victims and Prisoners Bil is a dangerous removal of Human Rights Act protections from prisoner release decisions. This erodes access to justice rights applying to all

Feb 2 2023 12:03PM
23 reasons why we need the Human Rights Act

The Human Rights Act is an invisible safety net for all of us, working to ensure our rights are respected, and a crucial means of defence for the most vulnerable. But why do we need the Human Rights Act?

Jun 4 2022 10:22PM
Tiananmen Square: Four things you should know

It's thirty three years on since the Tiananmen Square crackdown in China. Hundreds if not thousands of people were killed, and tens of thousands were arrested – simply for peacefully calling for reform and an end to corruption.

May 25 2021 9:04AM
Black Lives Matter and the Right to Protest

This week we remember George Floyd, and we look back at how protests ignited worldwide – including right here in the UK.

May 23 2021 10:03AM
10 reasons why the Government needs to drop the Policing Bill

You might have heard about the controversial ‘Police Crackdown Bill’ currently being discussed in the UK Parliament. But what is it and why is Amnesty - alongside many others - opposing it?

Nov 18 2020 12:03PM
5 things you need to know about the Overseas Operations Bill

Torture is never OK - but right now, the government is attempting to pass a Bill that would decriminalise torture and war crimes committed by British soldiers more than five years ago. But what is the Overseas Operations Bill?

Jul 25 2019 4:19PM
Why ‘The Great Hack’ is just the tip of the iceberg

The inside story of how Cambridge Analytica misused Facebook data to manipulate voters in the US election is told in “The Great Hack” – a new Netflix documentary out today.

Jun 17 2019 12:19PM
Welcome Cinema

Every four weeks, the Welcome Cinema + Kitchen brings together people from all walks of life – refugees, asylum seekers and the general public – to share food, culture and stories.

May 30 2019 4:56PM
Top 5: Trump’s Wall of Shame

Since Trump took office, the world has experienced a huge setback for human rights. His wall of shame is growing. Which is why resistance is needed now, more than ever.

May 15 2019 10:14AM
Juliet Stevenson on International Day of Families

Becoming a mother changed Juliet Stevenson's perception of the world. For International Day of Families, Juliet writes about the moments that child refugees, separated from their families and living in the UK, miss every day.

Mar 13 2019 10:14AM
Think twice! Companies doing business in Israeli occupied Palestinian territories

Why should companies steer clear of doing business with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT)? Surely, there is nothing wrong with a business relationship with such entities, some of which have been in place

Mar 13 2019 10:14AM
It's time to act on refugee family reunion

If we want to give refugees the best chance to rebuild their lives and contribute to our society, reuniting people with those they love isn’t just humane. It’s common sense.

Oct 16 2018 10:31AM
Royal photographer Alexi Lubomirski reveals five top tips for the perfect family photo

Photographer to the stars, Alexi Lubomirski, talks about why our #FamiliesTogether campaign is so important in improving UK law for refugees who have been separated from their families and homes.