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November 14, 2017

UN hails 'successful start' to UK's Syrian refugee scheme

The UK’s Syrian refugee resettlement programme is well managed and has made a successful start in enabling its beneficiaries to integrate in their new country, according to a study by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and partners.
November 11, 2017

Voters with a disability want change, says Electoral Commission

New evidence collected by the Electoral Commission shows that not all voters with disabilities had a good experience and some reported being left unable to cast their vote at the UK parliamentary general election.
October 30, 2017

Belfast court decision to overturn PSNI refusal to investigate torture welcomed

Amnesty International has welcomed a decision by the High Court in Belfast to overturn a decision by the Police Service of Northern Ireland not to take further steps to identify and prosecute those responsible for the torture of the 'Hooded Men'.
October 25, 2017

Criticism of Saudi Arabia 'not helpful' to defence sales, says Fallon

The Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, has said that criticism of Saudi Arabia by British MPs is “not helpful” for defence sales to the Kingdom.
October 17, 2017

UK falls in European child mortality rankings

The UK has fallen significantly in the European Union rankings of neonatal mortality and under-five mortality.
October 12, 2017

Christian Aid welcomes UK and Canada-led global alliance on transition from coal

Christian Aid has responded to a joint announcement from the United Kingdom and Canada that they will work to build a global alliance on the transition from unabated coal-fired electricity to cleaner energy.
September 30, 2017

CBI and TUC issue joint statement on EU citizens' rights

The CBI and the TUC have called for urgent action by the UK government and EU negotiators to guarantee citizens’ rights after March 2019.
September 22, 2017

UN Iraq resolution 'missed opportunity for comprehensive justice'

A United Nations Security Council resolution allows for the investigation of crimes committed by ISIS in Iraq, but fails to include within its mandate abuses by anti-ISIS forces.
June 7, 2017

New campaign to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements

Amnesty International has launched a new campaign to mark the 50th anniversary of Israel's occupation of the West Bank.
May 29, 2017

Asylum decision delays leaving more 'in limbo'. says Refugee Council

New statistics have been published showing a significant increase in the number of people seeking refuge in the UK who are having to wait longer than six months for a decision on their asylum application.