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Northern Ireland: Threat against journalists at two Sunday newspapers condemned
Amnesty International has condemned a threat made against journalists at two Sunday newspapers in Northern Ireland, reportedly made by the South East Antrim Ulster Defence Association, and called for the threat to be lifted immediately.
Press release 08 May 2020 -
Northern Ireland: Inquiry into UK Government legacy proposals - 'Victims' rights must be vindicated''Victims’ rights to truth, justice and accountability must be vindicated' - Grainne Teggart
Press release 29 Apr 2020 -
UK slipping on World Press Freedom Index comes as 'no surprise' thanks to dangers faced by journalists in Northern Ireland‘Press freedom is the cornerstone of a rights respecting society and we must all act together to guard it closely’ - Patrick Corrigan
Press release 21 Apr 2020 -
Lyra McKee: One year since murder and Northern Ireland remains 'most dangerous place in UK' for journalistsOn the first anniversary of her death, Amnesty is calling for all those responsible to be held to account and warning that press freedom continues to be under threat in Northern Ireland
Press release 17 Apr 2020 -
Northern Ireland: Abortion Central Access point an 'important step forward'Northern Ireland: Abortion Central Access point an 'important step forward'
Press release 15 Apr 2020 -
Northern Ireland: reported threat against journalist condemned
Amnesty International has condemned a threat made against a Northern Ireland journalist, reportedly made by “dissident republicans”, and called for the threat to be lifted immediately.
Press release 08 Apr 2020 -
UK: Vietnamese lorry deaths were 'heartbreaking and horrific'A lorry driver from Northern Ireland has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to 39 counts of manslaughter after the deaths last year of a group of Vietnamese migrants.
Press release 08 Apr 2020 -
Northern Ireland: redress scheme for institutional child abuse victims a 'momentous' step forwardNorthern Ireland: redress scheme for institutional child abuse victims a 'momentous' step forward
Press release 31 Mar 2020 -
Northern Ireland: option to take both abortion pills at home urgently needed during Covid-19 crisisNorthern Ireland: option to take both abortion pills at home urgently needed during Covid-19 crisis
Press release 31 Mar 2020 -
Northern Ireland: Legacy proposals a "further betrayal" of victims'This is the latest attempt by the Government to close down paths to justice' - Grainne Teggart
Press release 18 Mar 2020 -
Northern Ireland: Statute of limitations would be 'utter betrayal' of victimsPress release 13 Mar 2020
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Northern Ireland: first same-sex marriage takes placeCáitlín and Holly are among the first same-sex couples to be married legally in Northern Ireland.
Press release 11 Feb 2020 -
Northern Ireland: first same-sex couple to marry 'overwhelmed' to be making historyBelfast couple to tie the knot next week
Press release 05 Feb 2020 -
Northern Ireland: Eight terminations carried out in 2018/19More than 1,050 travelled from Northern Ireland to England to access abortions in 2018.
Press release 22 Jan 2020 -
Northern Ireland: 'historic day' as same-sex couples can register to marry for first timeFirst same-sex weddings are expected to take place from 10 February
Press release 13 Jan 2020 -
Northern Ireland: Amnesty urges 1,200 schools to let pupils strike for climatePress release 27 Nov 2019 -
Northern Ireland: 'Hooded Men' investigation can proceed after police appeal bid rejected'This has been a long road and we’ve had to fight our way down every inch of it'
Press release 21 Nov 2019 -
Northern Ireland: Amnesty welcomes abuse Redress Board president appointment
Responding to the announcement by the Lord Chief Justice Sir Declan Morgan today of the appointment of Mr Justice Colton as the President of the Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Board, Patrick Corrigan, Northern Ireland programme director of Amnesty International
Press release 15 Nov 2019 -
UK: Government must not prevent 'truth and justice' for victims of Northern Ireland conflict
'It is essential that no-one, including members of the Armed Forces, is above the law' - Grainne Teggart
Press release 11 Nov 2019 -
Northern Ireland: ‘historic day’ as Parliament passes child abuse redress billPress release 05 Nov 2019
