Following the victory for the 'Yes' campaign in thre Republic of Ireland’s referendum on abortion, the UK government must ensure women in Northern Ireland are not left behind, say Amnesty International.
Government has accepted a proposal from the DUP for a review of press standards in Northern Ireland while opposing a second stage Leveson Inquiry in the UK.
Amnesty International has condemned a death threat made against a Northern Ireland journalist, reportedly by loyalist paramilitary group, the Ulster Defence Association.
On 28 March 2018, the House of Commons passed a Ten Minute Rule Bill to enact same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland, five years after same-sex couples were granted marriage equality in England and Wales.