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New report shows reckless EU policies are leaving migrant lives adrift in the Mediterranean

A global look at the state of the death penalty in 2016 - its use, legal issues, regional differences, resumed practices, and continued momentum toward abolition.

2016 saw politicians using toxic rhetoric to create an ‘us v them’ climate of blame, hate and fear, undermining the very foundations of universal human rights. Join the fight for rights and stop the roll back.

The world in 2016 became a darker and more unstable place. From the vicious crackdowns on dissenting voices to the rise of hate speech across Europe and the USA, don't let them divide us. Join the fight for human rights.

Instead 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…

By shutting their borders, European leaders have trapped thousands in a humanitarian crisis in Greece – and they could easily fix it.

A global look at the state of the death penalty in 2015 - its use, legal issues, regional differences, resumed practices, and continued momentum toward abolition.

Executions in a single year spiked to highest recorded for 25 years, as more countries used the death penalty to ruthlessly execute citizens.

When human rights complaints are made about UK corporations, the UK government is more often than not ignoring them witho

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

Behind 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…

Amnesty International's death penalty report for 2014

Explains our concerns that the proposals would undermine existing legal protections against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.

This Submission sets out Amnesty's recommendations on changing the law in Northern Ireland, as part of a Consultation by Northern Ireland's Department of Justice.

Whilst the outcome of the referendum is known the question of the final devolution settlement is still to be decided. Find out about our 'Rights Referendum' campaign for human rights to be at the heart of the debate and read our submission to the Smith…

Our submission to the Smith Commission, a government consultation on devolution plans following the 2014 Scottish referendum.