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UK: Closure of Bibby Stockholm is 'absolutely correct'
Warehousing people on a giant barge is distressingly reminiscent of the prison hulks of the Victorian era and it’s absolutely correct that this inhuman practice will eventually end.
23 Jul 2024 Press release -
UK: reinstatement of UNRWA funding was 'long overdue'19 Jul 2024 Press release
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UK: PM taking 'very similar path' to last Government on asylum
Call for safe routes and ‘dignified asylum system fit for the twenty-first century’
18 Jul 2024 Press release -
UK: lengthy jail sentences for environmental protesters is ‘draconian’18 Jul 2024 Press release
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UK: David Lammy must tell Israeli ministers that UK will 'ignore war crimes no longer'Foreign Secretary should make clear that UK arms can no longer flow to Israel
14 Jul 2024 Press release -
UK: Channel crossing deaths 'yet another reminder' to urgently set up safe asylum routes
This is more terrible news from the Channel and we send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of those who’ve died.
12 Jul 2024 Press release -
UK: New human rights ad campaign launched at London underground stationGiant Westminster station posters feature yellow-and-black hazard tape with ‘a lot needs fixing’ message
11 Jul 2024 Press release -
UK: New Government must scrap anti-protest laws to restore freedom of expressionAmnesty International is calling on the new UK Government to urgently rethink how protest and freedom of expression could be championed and protected across the country.
09 Jul 2024 Press release -
UK: Scrapping of unlawful Rwanda refugee scheme welcomeThe unlawful Rwanda scheme shamed the UK in the eyes of the world, and we welcome this move to scrap it.
08 Jul 2024 Press release -
UK: Call for Starmer government to put in place ‘human rights renaissance’Call for ‘rights renaissance’, with to-do list including an immediate suspension of arms to Israel, scrapping of Rwanda Act, Troubles Act and anti-protest measures, and tackling homelessness crisis
05 Jul 2024 Press release -
Election 2024: Leading human rights organisations call for greater scrutiny of human rights policy in campaign period
Politicians need to see human rights as a solution not a problem
20 Jun 2024 Press release -
Refugee Week 2024: What does Seeking Asylum have to do with Home?Everyone should have the right to the warmth, dignity & refuge of home. This is why seeking asylum is a human right protected by international law. But, what does seeking asylum have to do with home? Why is it the theme of #RefugeeWeek 2024?
18 Jun 2024 Blog post -
UK: Grenfell families still waiting for justiceNew ‘Failure to Prevent’ law needed that makes clear companies will not get away with causing harm
14 Jun 2024 Press release -
UK: Rally marking 35 years since Tiananmen Square crackdownLeading Hong Kong human rights activists to speak highlighting the authorities’ crushing of dissent in the city
31 May 2024 Press release -
Israel-Occupied Palestinian Territories: UK accused of ‘aiding and abetting’ suspected war crimes in Gaza
Speaking at a vigil in Belfast this evening (Wednesday 29 May) calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel, Patrick Corrigan, Amnesty International’s Northern Ireland Director, has accused the UK government of “aiding and abetting” suspected war crimes by…
29 May 2024 Press release -
UK/Israel-OPT: David Cameron's remarks on Rafah refugee camp attack are 'disingenuous at best'
Responding to the Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s remarks on that an Israel Defense Forces investigation into Israel’s attack on a refugee camp in Rafah on Sunday should be “swift, comprehensive and transparent”.
28 May 2024 Press release -
UK: Key Northern Ireland body warns Government of dangers over leaving ECHR
Chair of Northern Ireland Affairs Committee details dangers of leaving vital European Convention
24 May 2024 Press release -
UK: British Palestinians to stage Gaza protest outside Downing Street ahead of Nakba Day14 May 2024 Press release
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UK: Chinese and Hong Kong students in UK live in fear from long-arm of Chinese governmentChinese students in UK, other parts of Europe and North America face intimidation and surveillance from Chinese and Hong Kong authorities
12 May 2024 Press release -
Scotland: 120 leading organisations call on First Minister to keep Human Rights Bill promiseHuman Rights Bill is key to John Swinney achieving goal of tackling child poverty
09 May 2024 Press release
