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The death penalty in 2016: facts and figuresPress release 10 Apr 2017 -
The Human Rights Act: The real storyThis briefing cuts through the myths, rebuts some common criticisms, and highlights the positive impact of the HRA and the ECtHR.
Policy briefing 16 Oct 2015 -
Open Letter to Home SecretaryOpen letter to the Home Secretary urging them to use their power to stop the delays and allow the necessary time to proceed and be debated.
Submission 13 Mar 2019 -
Briefing on Robert Jenrick MP’s amendment to pensions regulationsThis briefing explores an amendment tabled at Committee Stage to the ‘Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill'.
Policy briefing 15 Feb 2022 -
World leaders are spectacularly failing refugeesInstead of showing true leadership and protecting refugees, most countries are slamming their doors shut. Every single day that goes by, their indecision and inaction are causing immense human suffering. The world's wealthiest countries must take share…
04 Oct 2016 -
Amnesty International UK Briefing - Implications for Replacing the HRAThis 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.
Policy briefing 21 Mar 2022 -
Joint Amnesty UK letter to Minister on British Nationality Act 1981 (Immigration Rules Appendix EU) (Amendment) Regulations 2021Joint letter of PRCBC, the3million and Amnesty UK to Minister on Regulations amending British Nationality Act 1981.
Submission 11 Jun 2021 -
Morocco: Getting away with tortureBehind the liberal image of a human rights-friendly country, there is a much darker reality to Morocco. Beatings, asphyxiation, simulated drowning, psychological and sexual violence are among an array of torture techniques favoured by Moroccan security…
Reports and publications 19 May 2015 -
Automated Racism: How police data and algorithms code discrimination into policingThis report focuses on multiple aspects of predictive policing in the UK, including the systems themselves, the policing outcomes or decisions they influence, and the impact on individuals, groups and communities in the UK.
Reports and publications 01 Feb 2025 -
2023 World Day Against the Death PenaltyNew report on the alarming increase and unlawful use of the death penalty for drug-related crimes.
Analysis and insight 11 Oct 2023 -
Amnesty UK letter to Minister concerning impact of asylum policy on asylum systemA letter from Amnesty UK to the Immigration Minister on the impact of asylum policy, particularly measures that have increased backlogs and system pressures.
Submission 02 Nov 2022 -
Amnesty International UK response to the draft revised Relationship and Sex Education guidanceThe previous government opened a consultation on proposed changes to the guidance on Relationship and Sex Education (RSE). The consultation is open until 11th July and it is essential to share your views.
03 Jul 2024 -
Amnesty UK submission to Home Affairs Committee on delivery of Brexit: immigrationThis is a submission from November 2017 to the Home Affairs Select Committee inquiry on delivery of Brexit: immigration.
Parliamentary briefing 14 Oct 2024 -
Social Insecurity ReportReports and publications 17 Apr 2025 -
Response to Home Office consultation on creating a new appeals bodyResponse to Home Office consultation on a new appeals body.
Submission 04 May 2026 -
Suggested Business and Trade Questions - January 2024Suggested substantive Business and Trade questions on UK-Israel Free Trade Agreement January 2024.
Parliamentary briefing 17 Jan 2024 -
Immigration and Asylum AppealsRMR briefing on the Immigration and Asylum Appeals System
Policy briefing 04 Sep 2025 -
Submission to the Home Affairs Select Committee Inquiry into ayslumThis submission highlights concerns about how credibility is assessed in asylum decision‑making, particularly for women, people with mental ill health, torture survivors and certain nationalities, and its impact on appeal outcomes.
Submission 09 Jul 2013 -
Briefing: The Refugee ConventionAmnesty UK RMR briefing on the Refugee Convention
Policy briefing 06 Oct 2025 -
The State of the World’s Human Rights: Amnesty International Annual Report 2026This report documents key human rights developments at a national and regional level during 2025, as well as presenting a global analysis of ongoing critical human rights challenges.
Reports and publications 21 Apr 2026