Politics policy and research

AIUK response to the crown development consultation on expanding the capacity of Campsfield immigration removal centre.

This collection brings together briefings and submissions produced by Amnesty International UK to inform debate, influence legislation and support scrutiny of government policy.

Response to Home Office consultation on support for families, children and care leavers facing removal

Read our response to the Northern Ireland Executive consultation on draft race relations framework.

Response to Home Office consultation on use of force against children.

Amnesty International UK's policy recommendations for the new Scottish Government

Amnesty International UK submission exploring social media risks for children and young people, and calling for ‘safety by design’ regulation to protect rights without limiting access.

Following the outcome of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, Amnesty International UK wrote to the leaders of each Scottish political party, urging them to put human rights at the heart of their work for Scotland over the next five years.

Response to Home Office consultation on a new appeals body

This document presents written legal submissions from Amnesty International UK and Liberty, arguing that the proscription of Palestine Action under counter-terrorism laws is disproportionate and violates human rights protections.

Our response to Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services' 2026 consultation on its Joint Biometrics Strategy 2025-30, which includes plans – which we oppose – to deploy live facial recognition technology across Scotland

Our children's rights submission to Stormont's Committee for the Executive Office, offering recommendations on how new research on historic clerical child abuse should shape the government's response

Written submission on behalf of Amnesty International UK and Liberty in the Judicial Review of the proscription of Palestine Action.

AIUK letter in response to Home Office consultation on 'earned settlement'

AIUK submission to Justice and Home Affairs Committee inquiry on Settlement, Citizenship and Integration

AIUK & PRCBC submission to Justice and Home Affairs Committee inquiry on Settlement, Citizenship and Integration

AIUK & PRCBC submission to Home Affairs Committee inquiry on Routes to Settlement

AIUK submission to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry on An Analysis of the Asylum System

Our briefing to the First Minister on Scottish government action on Israel's violations of international law

AIUK & Migrant Voice submission to Home Affairs Committee inquiry on Routes to Settlement