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UK Anti-Terrorism Laws: Fresh Call for Repeal of Emergency Internment Powers

The system permits potentially indefinite detention on the basis of secret 'evidence' and allows the use of 'evidence' extracted under torture. Amnesty International made the fresh call after the...

Afghanistan: Threats of Violence and Expulsion Against Female Loya Jirga Delegate Condemned

During this morning's plenary session, a female delegate spoke out against what she described as the domination of the process by strong political figures whom she called 'criminals'. The Chairman...

UK Asylum: ‘Devastating’ New Bill Endangers Refugee Protection in the UK

The Asylum and Immigration Bill, which has its second reading today, could lead to refugees being returned to face torture, persecution or death, they said. Amnesty International, the Refugee Council...

Iraq: Trial of Saddam Hussein Must Draw on International Expertise and Reject Death Penalty

A fair and independent trial that meets international standards is now essential. Whatever court will try Saddam Hussein and others should be fair and be seen to be fair. It must be competent...

Sudan: 16-year-old Girl to be Flogged for ‘Crime’ of Adultery

Intisar Bakri Abdulgader gave birth to a child in September after becoming pregnant outside marriage. She was convicted of adultery and sentenced by a local court in the Khartoum suburb of Kalakla in...

Colombia: New Reforms Could Allow Army to Raid and Arrest Without Judicial Authorisation

Amnesty International UK Director Kate Allen said: 'This decision will have disastrous impact on human rights. It will allow the Colombian military to continue its campaign to intimidate and discredit...

Iraq: Tribunal Established Without Consultation

Amnesty International said: 'We have urged that proposals to establish the tribunal be subject to widespread consultation within Iraqi civil society, especially the legal profession and human rights...

UK: New Report criticises ‘perverted’ justice in holding 14 ‘terrorism prisoners without charge or trial

The system permits potentially indefinite detention on the basis of secret 'evidence' and allows the use of 'evidence' extracted under torture. The report - UK: Justice Perverted under the Anti...

UK: Response to Blunkett ‘Resignation’ Threat

Amnesty International said: 'We are saddened that David Blunkett is reportedly considering resigning from Amnesty International. We hope he will not conclude that it is incompatible to be Home...

International Human Rights Day sees UK Fall Behind on Arms Control

Against this daily death toll, the political leaders of Brazil, Cambodia, Mali, Macedonia, Costa Rica, Finland and the Netherlands have all pledged their support for an international Arms Treaty. This...