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This short document is intended to provide some basic facts and figures on the impact of armed conflict, armed violence and human rights violations perpetrated using conventional arms

Letter from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to Amnesty International on the sale of arms to Middle East countries that could be used for internal repression.

Speech by Patrick Corrigan on the Northern I Bill of Rights to the NICEM 13th Annual Human Rights and Equality Conference.

Amnesty International's response to Scottish Parliament on petition PE1363, concerning the treatment of gypsy travellers in Scotland.

This report highlights failings of Vedanta's Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in India for its bauxite mine/ alumina refinery in India and it's human rights consequences.

This report explores how an ATT could help prevent and reduce armed violence, outlining key forms of armed violence and the role of regulating conventional arms transfers in addressing serious human rights and humanitarian law violations.

The report exposes how poorly regulated arms trading contributes to serious human rights violations worldwide, using case studies to show why a global Arms Trade Treaty is urgently needed and how it could help save lives and strengthen respect for human r

This briefing reviews Amnesty International’s findings on trafficking in Scotland and assesses how the Scottish and UK governments are meeting their obligations to protect victims’ rights under ECAT.

A report of an Amnesty International and NUS Wales Women's Campaign survey of 733 students in Wales.

The report shows how transport companies based in the five permanent UN Security Council countries can facilitate the transfer of conventional weapons to destinations where they may be used in human rights violations and war crimes.

This document lists suggested key elements for implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty. It also sets out Amnesty International's position on key transparency measures and victim assistance.

A letter from Amnesty International to Aberdeen City Council to regarding the treatment of Scottish gypsies/travellers

Wrong kind of victim? One year on: An analysis of UK measures to protect trafficked persons. A report by Lorena Arocha for the The Anti-Trafficking Group

Amnesty UK letter to Edinburgh's Lord Provost on LGBT issues in Russia.

This briefing from Scottish Women’s Aid and Amnesty International urges governments to meet their human rights obligations by funding emergency support and removing the no‑recourse rule so survivors of domestic abuse can access safety and services.