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Scotland: Amnesty International Urges Police to Drop Facial Recognition Plans“The police must listen to the voices of people across Scotland, who are horrified at the prospect of this mass surveillance tool being rolled out on Scotland’s streets. In showing an alarming disregard for fundamental human rights and in disproportionat
04 Mar 2026 Press release -
Global: Governments ‘must not squander opportunity’ to show they stand on side of climate justiceThe advisory by the International Court of Justice is a vital opportunity to take concrete action and protect human rights. We call on governments to adopt the resolution in its current form and turn climate guidance into accountable and meaningful global climate action.
13 Feb 2026 Press release -
Russia: Slowing Telegram is another blow for freedom of expressionOn 10 February, Russian authorities began restricting access to Telegram, which is one of the most popular messaging applications in the country.
10 Feb 2026 Press release -
Human rights groups urge FIFA to act as World Cup 2026 faces escalating rights risksAs FIFA awards “Peace Prize,” coalition calls for concrete protections for workers, athletes, fans, journalists, and children
03 Dec 2025 Press release -
Global: The fossil fuel industry is endangering a quarter of humanity - new reportFirst-of-its-kind mapping with multi-country research reveals depth and scale of fossil fuel industry’s potential harm
13 Nov 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Call on Irish FA to back UEFA suspension of Israel after FA Ireland votes for actionAmnesty International has called on the Irish Football Association (IFA) in Northern Ireland to support moves to suspend the Israel Football Association from UEFA and FIFA competitions, following the Football Association of Ireland (FAI)’s landmark vote at the weekend to formally seek the suspension.
12 Nov 2025 Press release -
Nigeria: Government must clear names of executed environmental activists Ogoni Nine30th anniversary of Ogoni Nine execution coincides with start of UN climate meeting COP30
10 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 -
Global: Amnesty calls on FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israeli Football AssociationAt least six settlement clubs in the Occupied Palestinian Territory are playing in Israeli leagues - violating international law and FIFA’s own rules
01 Oct 2025 Press release -
UK: ‘Serious concern’ ID card scheme will put people’s vital information at risk26 Sep 2025 Press release -
Scotland: Amnesty welcomes halting of Scottish funding for defence companies involved in IsraelOur response to the First Minister's halting of Scottish support for arms companies involved with Israel
03 Sep 2025 Press release -
Scotland: Rights and equalities groups condemn Police Scotland’s decision to continue introduction of live facial recognition surveillanceWe join rights and equalities groups across Scotland to condemn Police Scotland adoption of live facial recognition technology
26 Aug 2025 Press release -
UK: X created a 'staggering amplification of hate' during the 2024 riotsFalse claims on X (formerly Twitter) spread rapidly after tragic triple murder in Southport, contributing to violent racist riots across the UK. Amnesty International’s analysis links X’s design and policy choices to the amplification of content which…
06 Aug 2025 Press release -
Wales: Welsh government accused of funding companies exporting arms to Israel despite public assurancesWe condemn the lack of transparency around the granting of Welsh public funds to weapons suppliers to Israel and call on the Senedd to urgently review its human rights due diligence processes.
23 Jul 2025 Press release -
UK: Disappointing High Court arms to Israel judgment 'does not change the facts' of Gaza genocide'This does not absolve the executive and Parliament from their responsibilities to act'
30 Jun 2025 Press release -
Scotland: Amnesty 'deeply concerned' about transparency and accountability of Scottish Enterprise reviewOur response to the Scottish Government's review of human rights due diligence at Scottish Enterprise
25 Jun 2025 Press release -
UK: Court ruling on Shell oil spills in Niger Delta an 'important step forward' for devastated communities
Niger Delta, Shell, oil spills,
20 Jun 2025 Press release -
Nigeria: Pardon for executed Ogoni Nine activists ‘falls far short’ of real justiceExecution of the Ogoni Nine 30 years ago gave Shell and others licence to pollute Niger Delta
13 Jun 2025 Press release -
World Cup 2026: Growing threats to human rights set to undermine FIFA's responsibilities one year out from kick offUrgent human rights risks in 2026 host countries - particularly in the USA - are impacting immigrants, the right to protest, and LGBTI+ rights
11 Jun 2025 Press release
