Politics policy and research

In this guest article, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin argues that post‑9/11 counter‑terrorism has fuelled authoritarianism and eroded human rights, calling for a new, dignity‑based approach.

This briefing highlights a global backlash against gender equality and urges the UK government to take stronger action to protect women’s rights, LGBTI rights and sexual and reproductive rights at home and internationally.

This briefing explains how Amnesty International UK, alongside anti‑racist and women’s rights groups, challenges the far‑right instrumentalisation of violence against women and girls and provides guidance on countering these harmful narratives.

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 analysis of the Government's child poverty strategy

A three part briefing pack that explores how UK public budgets impact economic, social and cultural rights. It guides government, parliament and civil society on aligning fiscal policy with human rights obligations and conducting rights-based budget design and analysis.

Learn how government budgets link to human rights and what legal principles shape fiscal decision-making.

Learn how government budgets link to human rights and what legal principles shape fiscal decision-making.

Learn how to assess public budgets using human rights frameworks and promote accountability in fiscal policy.

Ever wondered what a government budget really says about its priorities? Find out more here.

This briefing sets out the key proposals announced last month by the Government on whether and how migrant people may in future be permitted to settle in the UK.

Amnesty International has published a human rights manifesto for 2026 setting out our calls on the next Scottish government to create a fairer, more equal Scotland.

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

This briefing sets out the key proposals announced by the UK Government regarding the immigration and asylum policy, provides analysis of these, and of the agenda underlying them.

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