Amnesty International
PSNI use of plastic bullets more than doubles in a year
The ‘Use of Force by the Police in Northern Ireland’ report reveals the use of Taser type devices as well bite and spit guards, have also increased
Protest hears call for inquiry into allegations of PSNI spying on journalists
The Policing Board will receive a report on the allegations on Thursday.
Racist crime at an all time high in Northern Ireland
More than eight hate-motivated incidents or crimes were reported to the police a day last year
Claims PSNI spied on journalists ‘undermining confidence in policing’
Two human rights organisations have made a fresh call for a Policing Board investigation into the claims.
Human rights groups condemn Rwanda Bill as ‘breach of international law’
The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill finally passed through Parliament on Tuesday morning.
Legal challenge to laws dealing with legacy of Troubles to begin
High Court judge Mr Justice Colton will hear the case at the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast.
UK would be following Putin’s lead if it abandoned ECHR, committee warned
A parliamentary committee in Dublin is assessing the implications of the UK Illegal Migration Act on the Good Friday Agreement.
Prevent anti-terror programme incompatible with human rights, says Amnesty
The human rights campaign group called for it to be scrapped.
Legacy Act has sparked 16 legal challenges so far, court told
The families of a number of Troubles victims and legal representatives gathered at Belfast High Court on Wednesday.
More victims announce challenges to Government’s legacy legislation
The victims are supported by Amnesty International and represented by Phoenix Law.