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UK: Amnesty releases 'ten good reasons why extending pre-charge detention is a bad idea'

Amnesty International UK Media Briefing Amnesty International UK’s ‘Ten good reasons why extending pre-charge detention is a bad idea’, outlines the strong case against government proposals to extend...

UK: Amnesty petitions PM not to extend pre-charge detention as select committee joins chorus of dissent

As the Home Affairs Select Committee released its report today opposing an extension to pre-charge detention limits, Amnesty International UK urged people to sign its new “Not a Day Longer” e-petition...

Cuba: Government should commit to human rights by ending harassment of dissidents

Amnesty International has welcomed the announcement made by Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs that the country will soon ratify key human rights treaties. But it added that this move will only be...

Japan: three men hanged earlier today- executions condemned

Amnesty International has strongly condemned the hanging of three men in Japan earlier today. The executions - of Fukawa Hiroki, Fujima Seiha and Ikemoto Noboru - are the first under the present...

Andrew Motion condemns 'shocking situation' of Guantanamo

The Poet Laureate Andrew Motion has today condemned the “shocking situation” of Guantánamo Bay ahead of an event to launch a new book of poems from prisoners held at the US-run military prison. Mr...

Tasers: MET Police deployment of tasers set to begin amid storm of international controversy

Amnesty International today (7 December) expressed concern at the ongoing pilot initiative for wider deployment of Taser stun guns being carried out by the Home Office, as London’s Metropolitan Police...

Japan: Three men hanged earlier today - executions condemned

Amnesty International has strongly condemned the hanging of three men in Japan earlier today (7 December). The executions - of Fukawa Hiroki, Fujima Seiha and Ikemoto Noboru - are the first under the...

UK: No extension to pre-charge detention limits is acceptable, says Amnesty

No extension to pre-charge detention limits for terrorism suspects is acceptable, said Amnesty today (6 December) as the organisation reacted to Home Office proposals to raise the limit to 42 days...

Northern Ireland: Amnesty rejects pre-charge detention plans

No extension to pre-charge detention limits for terrorism suspects is acceptable, said Amnesty today (6 December) as the organisation reacted to Home Office proposals to raise the limit to 42 days...

Amnesty reacts with dismay to the deployment of tasers

Amnesty International has reacted with dismay to the news that the PSNI are planning to introduce Tasers to Northern Ireland early next year. The organisation has condemned the Chief Constable Sir...