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September 18, 2019

Human rights activism a 'minefield' under Putin's presidency, says Amnesty

Since Vladimir Putin’s return to the presidency in 2012, new repressive laws and a battery of hostile actions have had a crippling effect on human rights activists and their work, says Amnesty International in a new report.
May 17, 2019

Proposed immunity for criminal acts by military a dangerous precedent, says Amnesty

Amnesty International says to exempt a certain group of people from facing justice would be a perversion of the law.
April 18, 2019

Progress in torture eradication in Afghanistan, but 'a long way to go'

Nearly a third of conflict-related detainees interviewed provided credible and reliable accounts of having been subject to torture or ill-treatment.
February 26, 2019

Lack of individual prosecutions in Rolls Royce bribery case condemned

Transparency International UK says the closure of the case against Rolls Royce without any individuals being prosecuted means justice has not been served.
February 8, 2019

UN human rights experts condemn use of security laws in conviction of Stansted 15

UN experts call on UK Government to refrain from applying security and terrorism-related legislation to prosecute peaceful political protesters and critics of State policy who are engaged in non-violent expression, protest and political advocacy.
January 6, 2019

Prosecution of the Priory Group following death of 14 year old girl

A prosecution has been brought against the Priory Group for offences under Section 3 (1) of the Health and Safety Act in relation to the death of Amy El-Keria.
November 6, 2018

Northern Ireland woman who bought abortion pills challenges prosecution

A mother could face a criminal trial and up to five years in prison.
October 2, 2018

Council urged to scrap plans to criminalise poverty and acts of kindness

The proposed measures would make it almost impossible for homeless people to avoid breaking the law.
July 4, 2018

First hearing in prosecution of Office of Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall

Church caretaker Thomas Orchard died following restraint by police officers.
January 23, 2018

Glass boxes in French courts 'aggravate presumption of guilt'

The French Ministry of Justice's decision to install glass boxes in courtrooms all over the country has triggered protests and legal action from defence lawyers.