Press Release
United Kingdom’s Cameron Must Raise Critical Issues with Russia’s Putin in Meeting Today
Amnesty International calls on United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Pussy Riot…
August 2, 2012
Press Release
Libyan rendition case shows it’s time for UK to come clean
The UK must ensure full accountability for its role in rendition, torture and unlawful detention, Amnesty International said as a…
April 18, 2012
Press Release
Top U.S. and U.K. Comedians Come Together to Celebrate Free Speech at Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball in New York
Amnesty International announced today that some of the top comedic talent in the U.S. and U.K. will be joining the…
February 16, 2012
Press Release
London 2012 Organizers Must Admit Dow Mistake After Ethics Chief Quits, says Amnesty International
London 2012 Olympic organizers must admit their mistake in awarding a lucrative contract to the Dow Chemical Company, Amnesty International…
January 26, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Welcomes Decision by European Court to Stop Deportation of Omar Othman (Abu Qatada) but Alarmed by Diplomatic Assurances Ruling
The European Court of Human Rights' decision made public today halts the United Kingdom's planned deportation of Abu Qatada, a…
January 17, 2012
Press Release
Dow Olympic Contract 'Shocking' in Light of Bhopal Disaster Failures, Says Amnesty International
Chemical giant Dow's high profile contract with London's 2012 Olympic Games is a slap in the face for the survivors…
October 24, 2011
Report
Campaign to silence Syrian protesters overseas revealed
Syrian protesters in Europe and the Americas have been systematically monitored and harassed by embassy officials and others believed to…
October 3, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Calls on U.K. Authorities to Deliver Justice Over Baha Mousa Abuse Case
Amnesty International has called on the U.K. authorities to bring to justice all those responsible for the death Baha Mousa,…
September 8, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty Condemns Vedanta Resources and Affiliates for Attempting to Overturn Mining Bans
(Washington, D.C.) -- Ongoing attempts by U.K. based mining company Vedanta Resources to overturn an Indian government decision blocking a…
July 25, 2011
Press Release
Tamils Set for U.K. Deportation Following Suicide Attempt, Says Amnesty International
Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) – Amnesty International is calling on the United Kingdom authorities not to deport…
June 16, 2011
Press Release
United Kingdom: Torture inquiry must be independent and thorough
Amnesty International calls on the United Kingdom government to ensure that its inquiry into U.K. complicity in torture and...
March 27, 2011
Press Release
United Kingdom: Torture inquiry must be independent and thorough
Amnesty International calls on the United Kingdom government to ensure that its inquiry into U.K. complicity in torture and...
March 27, 2011