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Amnesty International UK Announces New Chief ExecutiveAIUK is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Kerry Moscogiuri.
13 Feb 2026 Press release -
UK: High Court rules ban on Palestine Action under terrorism legislation unlawfulJudgment draws ‘line in the sand’ against misuse of terrorism powers.
13 Feb 2026 Press release -
UK: Amnesty warns on Gaza following Wes Streeting comments10 Feb 2026 Press release -
UK: Starmer must confront China’s human rights abuses not trade them away'The Prime Minister must not sacrifice human rights for business and security deals. Human rights cannot be treated as a bargaining chip' - Kerry Moscogiuri
27 Jan 2026 Press release -
UK: Government must urgently intervene on hunger striker Umer Khalid's case before it is too latePalestine Action activist has recently escalated his hunger strike by refusing water
24 Jan 2026 Press release -
USA: One year into Trump's second term and the world faces 'a human rights emergency' - New ReportMarking one year since President Trump returned to office, Amnesty International today rang the alarm bells on increasing authoritarian practices in the United States and a devastating erosion of human rights.
19 Jan 2026 Press release -
Amnesty Media Awards 2026: host and judges announcedAmnesty Media Awards 2026: host and judges announced
15 Jan 2026 Press release -
UK: Palestine Action hunger strikers' dire situation 'a shameful moment for the UK government'Prosecutors must immediately drop the allegations of a ‘terrorism connection’ in these cases and end this excessively lengthy pre-trial imprisonment.
17 Dec 2025 Press release -
UK: Amnesty ‘seriously concerned’ about the misuse of terrorism powers against Filton 24 members on hunger strike
Amnesty International UK response to reports of the worsening condition of members of the Filton 24 who are on hunger strike
05 Dec 2025 Press release -
UK: Palestine Action judicial review a chance for 'disproportionate' proscription to be reversedThe UK government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action was a disproportionate misuse of the UK’s terrorism powers and should be overturned.
25 Nov 2025 Press release -
UK: Two-thirds of Britons fear struggling to afford essentials this winter – new research75% believe poverty is worsening and 69% believe that the Government isn’t doing enough to tackle the problem
24 Nov 2025 Press release -
UK: BBC's Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe drama underscores Government's 'clear betrayal' of British nationalsThe programme underscores how the UK government did - and continues to do - nowhere near enough to help secure the release of Britons arbitrarily detained abroad.
24 Nov 2025 Press release -
UK: Asylum proposals ‘cross a dangerous line’ by weakening protections for refugees and everyone‘Once you strip rights from one group, you hand licence to whoever comes next to strip them from others’ - Steve Valdez-Symonds
17 Nov 2025 Press release -
UK: MPs must press government to end all arms transfers to Israel after court rulingThe UK continues to send arms to Israel even as it commits genocide and enforces a system of apartheid on Palestinians. It’s outrageous that ‘international security’ is being used to justify the ongoing supply of arms to a country which is illegally…
12 Nov 2025 Press release -
'Write for Rights 2025': Global letter-writing campaign launches to stand with people fighting for human rights'Write for Rights 2025': Global letter-writing campaign launches to stand with people fighting for human rights
05 Nov 2025 Press release -
UK arms licensing system ‘indefensible’ as British-linked weapons used in SudanThe UK kept approving arms sales to the UAE, even when the risks were staring it in the face. This raises serious questions about the UK’s potential complicity in mass atrocities
28 Oct 2025 Press release -
Sudan: ‘Horrifying reports’ from El Fasher as RSF attacks civiliansThe RSF must immediately end attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure and allow humanitarian aid into the city. They must also guarantee safe passage for civilians who are trying to flee the violence.
28 Oct 2025 Press release -
UK/Türkiye: Prime Minister 'must ensure business dealings don't provide cover for human rights abuses'
As the Prime Minister meets with President Erdogan today regarding a fighter jet deal, we implore him to carefully consider the human rights records of countries like Türkiye the UK does business with.
27 Oct 2025 Press release -
Edward: Support not enought for homeownersLost his engeniering job and found support on UC too low to pay his mortgage.
08 Oct 2025 -
John: MS dismissed by a phone‑only PIP decisionNever thought he'd need support but MS changed everything.
08 Oct 2025
