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Abortion decriminalised in Northern IrelandIn 2019, decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland was achieved. Yet commissioned abortion services are still not set up in the region. Our fight continues.
13 Jan 2025 -
Human Rights Act 'overhaul' could undermine Good Friday AgreementBlog post 15 Dec 2021
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Northern Ireland: Disproportionate number of Black and minority ethnic people subject to Covid fines and stop-and-search
Worrying data revealing that a disproportionate number of Black and minority ethnic people were subject to stop-and-search and fined for alleged breaches of the Covid regulations in Northern Ireland has left the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) exposed to accusations of racial bias, Amnesty International has said.
Press release 09 Dec 2021 -
Northern Ireland: Concern at hate crime 'epidemic' as PSNI report figures rise
Northern Ireland: Hate crime 'epidemic' as PSNI report figures rise
Press release 25 Nov 2021 -
Northern Ireland: Triggering Article 16 puts Good Friday Agreement human rights guarantees at risk
Northern Ireland: Triggering Article 16 puts Good Friday Agreement human rights guarantees at risk
Press release 19 Nov 2021 -
Northern Ireland/ USA: Amnesty welcomes congressional call on UK legacy proposalsPress release 15 Nov 2021
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Northern Ireland: Mother and Baby Home public inquiry welcome step towards truth and accountability
Amnesty International has welcomed a decision by the Northern Ireland Executive to establish an independent public inquiry into Mother and Baby and Magdalene Laundry institutions in the region and a commitment to implement all other recommendations by the independent Truth Recovery Panel.
Press release 15 Nov 2021 -
Northern Ireland is a safe place for racistsBlog post 25 Oct 2021
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Northern Ireland: Mother and Baby Home inquiry needed as truth recovery panel report to be published
Amnesty International has written to Northern Ireland Executive ministers urging them to establish an independent public inquiry into Mother and Baby and Magdalene Laundry institutions in the region.
Press release 05 Oct 2021 -
Northern Ireland: ‘Landmark day’ for victims as panel recommends inquiry into mother and baby institutions
Amnesty International has welcomed recommendations to the Northern Ireland Executive urging the establishment of an independent public inquiry into Mother and Baby, Magdalene Laundry and workhouse institutions in the region.
Press release 05 Oct 2021 -
Northern Ireland: Call for clerical child abuse inquiry following announcement of redress fund for victims
Amnesty International has called for the Northern Ireland Executive to set up a public inquiry into clerical child sex abuse following the announcement by the Catholic diocese of Dromore of a redress fund for victims.
Press release 29 Sep 2021 -
Northern Ireland: Latest rejection of UK government's 'Troubles' plans must be a 'wake-up call'
Northern Ireland: Rejection of UK government's 'Troubles' plans must be a 'wake-up call'
Press release 23 Sep 2021 -
Northern Ireland: Concern at hate crime 'epidemic' as PSNI report figures riseEight hate crimes or incidents are reported to PSNI on average every day.
Press release 26 Aug 2021 -
Northern Ireland: Amnesty welcomes UN experts' 'grave concern' at 'Troubles' plans
We strongly welcome this statement from UN experts' rightly expressing grave concern about the UK Government’s plans to introduce a de facto amnesty for human rights abuses committed during the 'troubles'.
Press release 10 Aug 2021 -
Northern Ireland: Call for new investigation into 2001 murder of journalist Martin O’HaganPress release 02 Aug 2021
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Northern Ireland: Secretary of State directs health department to commission abortion servicesFull abortion services must be available in Northern Ireland no later than 31 March 2022
Press release 22 Jul 2021 -
Northern Ireland: 'Offensive' Legacy plans rejected by Assembly must be droppedPress release 20 Jul 2021
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Northern Ireland: 'A safe haven for racists' - six months on from race hate attack on multi-cultural centre
Still no accountability for January 2021 racist arson attack on Belfast Multi-Cultural Association
Press release 14 Jul 2021 -
Northern Ireland: Statute of limitations is 'unacceptable betrayal' of victimsMany victims’ are having their worst fears realised in these proposals – the government are closing down paths to justice
Press release 14 Jul 2021 -
Northern Ireland: Mistakes of Republic’s Mother and Baby Home inquiry must not be repeated – new reportPress release 07 Jul 2021
