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This is an Amnesty International UK submission to the Home Affairs Select Committee examining the rules governing enforced removals from the UK.

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

Time for justice: Delivering a human rights compliant inquiry for the victims of historical institutional child abuse in Northern Ireland

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

This briefing outlines Amnesty International's concerns regarding the Strathclyde Taser Pilot.

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

Amnesty International submission to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) consultation on the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights - An inclusive Bill of rights for all. AI Index: EUR 45/006/2001

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.

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.

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 argues that engaging with overseas governments can strengthen the domestic economy whilst advancing human rights abroad, and calls for human rights to be embedded in all international engagement strategies.

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

This document reflects long standing demands by Egyptian civil society.

This report examines the human rights risks associated with the BTC pipeline, highlighting legal frameworks common to global investment projects that pose similar threats, based on Amnesty International’s long‑standing work in Turkey.

This report highlights how investment agreements behind the pipeline project pose risks to human rights and calls for a new, rights‑respecting approach to investment.

This document focuses on why States should transparently report on their international arms trade and transfers.

Amnesty International response to the government consultation on the powers of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC).

This joint submission sets out the standards for a human rights‑compliant inquiry under the UK’s international legal obligations.

This report exposes the extent of sex trafficking in Wales, highlighting severe abuse, inconsistent support for survivors, and the need for better protection and services for victims.

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.