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Read Amnesty International UK's latest policy briefing on the Universal Credit scheme and the harms inflicted on claimants by the associated sanctions regime

AIUK briefing for Second Reading of Immigration and Asylum Bill, July 2026

Amnesty UK's briefing for Second Reading of the Immigration and Asylum Bill in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 July 2026.

This paper outlines Amnesty International’s opposition to the misuse of counter-terrorism laws to prosecute protest movements, including actions by Palestine Action.

This briefing provides information and analysis of the immigration bill that was announced in the King's Speech on 13 May 2026 and the government's intentions.

This report explores the growth of the gender critical movement in the UK, its influence on media narratives, and the impact on trans rights and public debate.

Amnesty International UK's briefing on access to justice ahead of Scotland's 7 May 2026 Parliament election

This policy briefing outlines Amnesty International UK's work towards a Scottish Human Rights Bill ahead of the 2026 Parliament election.

How the UK’s asylum policy is betraying its women, peace and security commitments in Afghanistan and Iran

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

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.

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.

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.

Advocating for changes to the International Criminal Court Act 2001 through the Crime and Policing Bill.