RSI Repatriation Tracker in the news
International Security and Rule of Law
RSI's repatriation tracker has been cited by Reuters and South China Morning Post on their articles about Shamima Begum's case. Read more 
Scrap the Impunity Bill, RSI tells UK government as deadline looms
Accountability and Access to Justice
(London, 5 September 2023) - The UK government should drop its plans to finalise the Legacy Bill for Northern Ireland this week, wiping out any hope of truth or justice... Read more
RSI urges President Biden to oppose Legacy Bill in discussion with Prime Minister Sunak
Accountability and Access to Justice
On Thursday 8th June, RSI wrote to President Biden urging him to oppose the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, during his discussions with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.... Read more
House of Commons hears RSIs concerns about new police snooping powers
Accountability and Access to Justice
On Tuesday 16 May, the Labour Party supported RSI’s analysis of the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill in a Committee debate. RSI has repeatedly raised concerns that... Read more
Don’t give police new surveillance powers, RSI tells Public Bill Committee
Accountability and Access to Justice
Yesterday, RSI testified before a House of Commons Committee about the negative impacts the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill would have if Parliament adopts it. The Public... Read more
Europe’s highest court stresses RSI’s work in major ruling
Accountability and Access to Justice
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled yesterday in a Read more
UK failing to prevent torture of citizens in northeast Syria, despite global move to protect vulnerable people
International Security and Rule of Law
The United Kingdom (UK) is becoming increasingly isolated in its refusal to repatriate any British women and the majority of British children from squalid, life-threatening camps in northeast Syria, Rights... Read more
UK Parliaments Joint Committee on Human Rights Accepts RSIs Explanation of Why the Human Rights Act Should Apply Overseas
Accountability and Access to Justice
On 23 June 2021, the UK Parliaments Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) released their submission to the governments Independent Human Rights Act Review, pointing to RSIs materials to explain... Read more
UK: New “Legacy” Plans May Violate International Law
Accountability and Access to Justice
(London, 26th July 2021) - The UK Government will create impunity for serious conflict-related abuses in Northern Ireland such as killings, torture and cruel and degrading treatment, Rights and Security... Read more
Legacy Practitioners Open Letter: legacy commitments in NDNA must be returned to
Accountability and Access to Justice
Thursday 17 June 2021For immediate releaseHuman Rights NGOs, academics, and lawyers express deep concerns about NIO proposed legislationAn open letter endorsed by human rights NGOs, academics and lawyers has made... Read more
UK: Concerns about Impunity in Northern Ireland Following Queens Speech
Accountability and Access to Justice
(London, 11 May 2021) - The UK government risks creating impunity for serious conflict-related abuses in Northern Ireland such as killings, torture and cruel and degrading treatment, Rights and Security... Read more
RSI publishes landmark Report ‘Europes Guantanamo: The indefinite detention of European women and children in North East Syria’
Accountability and Access to Justice
Today Rights and Security International (RSI) publishes its Read more
RSI joins Global Coalition urging UN to Address Chinas Human Rights Abuses
International Security and Rule of Law
Rights and Security International joins a global coalition urging UN to address Chinas human rights abuses. More than 300 organizations joined the call for an international mechanism. See the letter... Read more
RWUK ADDRESSES THE ECHRS GRAND CHAMBER ON THE CASE OF HANAN V GERMANY
International Security and Rule of Law
On 26th February 2020, Rights Watch UK was proud to provide an oral intervention before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Hanan... Read more
Joint Letter on UK War Crimes Cover-Up Allegations
International Security and Rule of Law
Please see a copy of our statement underneath.For further information around these allegations. We refer you to coverage by the Sunday Times Read more
19 NGOs urge European States to refrain from assisting in US drone strikes that may violate international law
International Security and Rule of Law
19 NGOs urge European States to refrain from assisting in US drone strikes that may violate international law and to implement safeguards Read more
Joint civil society statement on US-led drone export initiative
Accountability and Access to Justice
In October 2016 the United States published a Read more