Oct 24 2023 7:16 pm
UK: New bill to ban ethical procurement by councils is 'dangerous and draconian'

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill set to make it unlawful for public bodies to consider ethical and human rights issues in procurement and investment decisions Special status...

Oct 22 2023 1:50 pm
Sunak and Nandy's comments diminish the gravity of human rights violations conducted by Israeli authorities

In response to comments by Rishi Sunak and Lisa Nandy today, Amnesty International UK Chief Executive Sacha Deshmukh said: “It is right that the Prime Minister and other leading UK politicians are...

Oct 20 2023 5:27 pm
Israel/OPT: unlawful Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have 'decimated' entire Palestinian families

New investigation examines five Israeli attacks during 7-10 October, revealing evidence of suspected war crimes Pattern of Israeli military conducting airstrikes without providing warnings to...

Oct 20 2023 9:32 am
UK: Israel and Palestine protest policing must respect human rights

‘Any interference with freedom of expression must be strictly necessary and proportionate, and in full accordance with the law’ - Sacha Deshmukh With further protests related to the crisis in Israel...

Oct 19 2023 11:12 am
Israel/OPT: Rishi Sunak should be 'consistent advocate' for human rights during Israel visit

Commenting on Rishi Sunak’s visit to Israel today, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK’s Chief Executive, said: “It’s right that Rishi Sunak is visiting Israel to stand in solidarity with those...

Oct 18 2023 2:31 pm
Israel/OPT: attack on Al Ahli hospital in Gaza must be independently investigated

Responding to Rishi Sunak and James Cleverly’s comments today about yesterday’s devastating attack on the Al Ahli hospital in Gaza City, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK's Chief Executive...

Oct 17 2023 5:11 pm
India: Failure to decriminalise same-sex marriage is a 'historic missed opportunity

Supreme Court says it is for Parliament to decide on legality of same-sex marriage However, ruling on ending all discrimination against same-sex couples is a positive step ‘The right to family life is...

Oct 15 2023 10:25 am
Sudan: At least 5,000 civilians killed and millions displaced in six months of conflict

More than 12,000 people injured since the conflict began Humanitarian support needs to be increased and aid allowed to reach those in need ‘Justice and accountability are essential for the protection...

Oct 14 2023 10:46 pm
UK/Israel-OPT: Rishi Sunak's failure to mention Palestinian death toll 'deeply troubling'

In response to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s latest comments on the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK’s Chief Executive, said: “It is right that...

Oct 13 2023 6:50 pm
Israel/OPT: Israel must immediately rescind its 'impossible' ultimatum over northern Gaza

Urgent reminder that Israel cannot treat northern Gaza as an open-fire zone Residents and humanitarian workers describe chaotic scenes, as panicking people attempt to flee through destroyed streets...