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Hong Kong: Prison rule changes mark ‘dangerous erosion’ of prisoners’ rights

Amendment allows Government to impose punitive conditions on people who have not been convicted of any crime ‘The overly broad definition of national security …. is now being weaponised to further...

European Union's refusal to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement is a 'cruel and unlawful betrayal'

EU foreign ministers reject opportunity to introduce arms embargoes or sanctions against Israeli ministers ‘This will be remembered as one of the most disgraceful moments in the EU’s history’ Agnès...

UK: Government's updated sex education guidance is welcome but LGBT content 'remains inadequate'

Responding to the revised Relationship and Sex Education guidance published by the UK government today, Chiara Capraro, Gender Justice Programme Director, at Amnesty International UK, said: “Amnesty...

Hong Kong: Appeal hearing in HK 47 case is ‘pivotal test’ for city’s future freedom of expression

13 people convicted under draconian National Security Law in unprecedented mass trial to appeal sentence More than 80% of people convicted under National Security Law have been wrongly criminalised...

UK: DWP's 'unhealthy obsession' with AI discriminates against people with disabilities

Report finds DWPs use of AI traps disabled people, those in poverty and the digitally excluded in ‘bureaucratic limbo’ The report highlights how intrusive data practices have led to disproportionate...

USA: Sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese are a disgraceful affront to international justice

In response to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing sanctions against the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Francesca Albanese, Amnesty International’s Secretary...

UK: Amnesty responds to UC and PIP Bill final vote - 'it's been a disaster from start to finish'

Jen Clark, Amnesty International’s Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Lead, said: “It’s a huge disappointment that this Bill has been voted through. The remaining cuts to Universal Credit will...

UK: Amnesty International and disabled people back UN concern over PIP and UC bill

UK: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL AND DISABLED PEOPLE BACK UN CONCERNS OVER PIP AND UC BILL Amnesty International and The Disabled Persons Organisations Forum England (DPOFE) and have called for the PIP and...

Gaza: Israel turns seeking aid into a deadly trap for starving Palestinians - further evidence of genocide

Evidence suggests the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation was designed to deflect international pressure while serving as another tool in Israel’s campaign of genocide Testimonies from healthcare workers and...

UK: Banning Palestine Action 'a disturbing legal overreach' by UK Government, Amnesty International UK Chief Executive warns

The House of Commons has voted to proscribe direct action group Palestine Action. ‘Instead of taking draconian measures to [proscribe Palestine Action], the Government should be taking immediate and...