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In this briefing urges Members of Parliament to attend the 24 October 2022 Westminster Hall debate and speak in support of protecting the Human Rights Act.

This joint briefing urges MPs to oppose the Public Order Bill in full and, if it proceeds, to support key amendments to mitigate its most serious harms to the right to protest.

Written evidence which was submitted to, and accepted by, the Human Rights (Joint Committee)'s inquiry, Legislative Scrutiny: Bill of Rights Bill.

This briefing sets out AIUK’s concerns about the BORB, warning it would repeal the Human Rights Act, weaken judicial protection of rights, undermine access to justice, conflict with international obligations, and risk breaching the Good Friday Agreement.

Amnesty International UK briefing on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Part 3 (report stage).

This briefing examines Government proposals to replace the Human Rights Act, warning they would weaken access to rights, create conflict with the European Court of Human Rights, and risk breaching devolved protections and the Good Friday Agreement.

This submission raises AIUK's concerns about proposals to replace the Human Rights Act, warning of weakened access to rights, conflict with the ECHR, and risk of breaching devolved protections and the Good Friday agreement..

Amnesty International UK briefing on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, Part 10, Serious Violence Reduction Orders.

AIUK's submission responding to the Call for Evidence by the government's Independent Review of the Human Rights Act.

January 2021 Briefing on safe and legal routes for people to exercise their right to seek and enjoy asylum in the UK

This briefing cuts through the myths, rebuts some common criticisms, and highlights the positive impact of the HRA and the ECtHR.

Speech by Patrick Corrigan on the Northern I Bill of Rights to the NICEM 13th Annual Human Rights and Equality Conference.

Amnesty International submission to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) consultation. EUR 45/025/2001

Amnesty International UK submission to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission on 'A Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland'. EUR 45/002/2010

This briefing outlines Amnesty International's concerns regarding the Strathclyde Taser Pilot.

Amnesty International submission to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) consultation on the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights - An inclusive Bill of rights for all. AI Index: EUR 45/006/2001

Amnesty International has identified recommendations outlined in this document as key steps for change.