Politics policy and research

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

Drawing on examples from 58 countries, including national laws, internal regulations, and training materials, these Guidelines offer detailed conclusions and recommendations to support governments in implementing effective, human rights-compliant policing

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.

Submission to the consultation on the Racial Equality Strategy for Northern Ireland 2014 - 2024

This Submission sets out AIUK’s concerns and recommendations, urging the amendment’s rejection, and calling for the removal of barriers to safe abortion and women’s access to comprehensive healthcare in NI.

This submission highlights how harmful news reporting, amplified by platforms and AI, fuels hostility, undermines human rights, and exposes failures in press complaints and redress, while affirming press freedom.

The human rights of Scottish Gypsy Travellers are routinely ignored, impacting badly on their health, education and welfare. No community deserves to be treated this way. We therefore continue to campaign for their rights to be respected and protected.

This Submission prepared for the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland sets out our demands for the full decriminalisation of voluntary abortion in all cases.

This Submission lays out our concerns with the proposed Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Further Provision and Support for Victims) Bill in Northern Ireland.

This evaluation reviews Amnesty International UK’s Arms Trade Treaty campaign between 2011 and 2013, assessing the effectiveness of UK political influencing strategies and internal coordination.

Our submission to the Business Innovation and Skills Committee inquiry into rebalancing the economy. Submitted in January 2011.

Our submission to the UK Government's consultation on reproductive, maternal and newborn health. Submitted October 2010.

Our submission to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills' trade white paper. Submitted in October 2010.

Our submission the Foreign Affairs Committee’s inquiry into the FCO's 2008 annual human rights report. Submitted in April 2009.

Our submission to the Home Affairs Select Committee inquiry into rules governing enforced removals from the UK. Submitted in May 2011.