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Northern Ireland: Martin O'Hagan Family 'fobbed off' as police ombudsman blocks publication of murder reportAmnesty International reacts to the police ombudsman blocking the report into the murder investigation of journalist Martin O'Hagan.
01 Jun 2026 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Racist hate crimes at record high, new PSNI figures showRacist violence is “spiralling out of control” in Northern Ireland after new police figures revealed record levels of racist hate crime.
15 May 2026 Press release -
UK: Supreme Court judgment a ‘bitter blow to victims’Amnesty International has today expressed grave concerns at a judgment by the UK Supreme Court allowing the UK government’s appeal in a major case on the legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict, warning it represents a profound setback for victims, truth and the rule of law.
07 May 2026 -
Northern Ireland: World Press Freedom Day – release report into Martin O’Hagan’s murderAhead of World Press Freedom Day (3 May), Amnesty International and Fintan and Desmond O’Hagan - the brothers of murdered journalist Martin O’Hagan - are calling on the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland to release its long-delayed report into the investigation of his brutal murder.
01 May 2026 Press release -
Minister must keep Palantir out of Northern Ireland’s health serviceAmnesty is urging Mike Nesbitt to block any involvement of the US software company Palantir in the local health service
09 Apr 2026 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Death threat against journalist highlight deepening 'climate of fear'A journalist working for the Mediahuis group has been informed by police of a credible threat to his life
28 Mar 2026 Press release -
Northern Ireland: PSNI new '10-shot super taser' raises fundamental safety concernsPolice Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) intend to introduce the new ‘Taser 10’ (T10) electro-shock weapon later this year
10 Mar 2026 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Call for public inquiry into unlawful surveillance of journalists
Tribunal reveals sustained campaign of unlawful state surveillance of journalist Vincent Kearney
25 Feb 2026 Press release -
Supreme Court Thompson ruling could enable Government to conceal state agent involvement in killingsCase related to a legacy inquest into the sectarian murder of Paul Thompson in Belfast in 1994 by the loyalist paramilitary group the UDA, with suspected state collusion. The case engages the rights of victims’ families to truth about state involvement in Troubles killings.
17 Dec 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Racist crimes at record levels in 2025, ‘a shameful year’New PSNI report shows 2,048 racist incidents and 1,280 race hate crimes - among the highest levels recorded since records began in 2004
27 Nov 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Amnesty calls for public inquiry into clerical child abuseAmnesty International has written to Northern Ireland’s First Minister and deputy First Minister supporting victims and survivors’ calls for a public inquiry into clerical child abuse, and for new safeguarding measures recommended in a report…
20 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 -
Northern Ireland: Amnesty calls for new investigation into murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan on 24th anniversary of killingAmnesty International urges publication of long-delayed Police Ombudsman investigation into the police handling of the killing of Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan in 2001 and a fresh investigation of the murder
28 Sep 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Troubles framework will be judged on rights and victims’ voices'Root-and-branch reform of legacy mechanisms must be more than a rebrand’ - Gráinne Teggart
19 Sep 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: MI5 broke human rights law by accessing BBC journalist’s phone records15 Sep 2025 Press release
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Northern Ireland: Amnesty response to legacy deal as UK and Irish governments close to agreement
The Legacy Act was a disgraceful betrayal of victims and an affront to human rights and the rule of law.
05 Sep 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: ‘A year of hate and fear’ – racist crimes hit record highNew PSNI annual report shows 2,049 racist incidents and 1,329 race hate crimes - detailing the highest levels recorded since records began in 2004
28 Aug 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Asylum seekers deserve to live with dignity
Amnesty International response to a challenge to the planning status of hotels housing asylum seekers in Northern Ireland
20 Aug 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Amnesty writes to PSNI Chief following Palestine Action arrest
Amnesty International has written to Chief Constable Jon Boutcher to urge PSNI to uphold human rights law following arrest of protester in Belfast for wearing a ‘We are all Palestine Action’ T-shirt
12 Aug 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Amnesty speaks out against ‘hatred and violence’ at Refugees Welcome demo in BelfastHundreds gathered in Belfast today for a Refugees Welcome demonstration, showing solidarity with refugees following recent violent attacks against migrants and refugees across Northern Ireland.
09 Aug 2025 Press release
