(03/07/2007) At the occasion of the EU-Brazil Summit, the recent promises from the European Commision on the eve of the Portuguese Presidency of the EU, to put human rights at the forefront of a strengthened co-operation with Brazil, are very welcome. read more
(26/06/2007) The ambitions and ambivalence of EU human rights policy Amnesty International’s ten-point programme for the Portuguese Presidency of the European Union read more
(18/06/2007) One year ago, Amnesty International addressed an open call to the European Council to ban the unlawful practice of rendition by which individuals have been illegally detained and secretly flown to third countries where they have been subjected to torture and disappearance. read more
(15/06/2007) In light of the forthcoming discussions in the Political and Security Committee (12 June), and the General Affairs and External Relations Council (18 June) on a possible EU draft United Nations’ resolution on the death penalty, Amnesty International would like to highlight two key elements that we deem essential for a successful outcome of such an endeavour. read more
(11/06/2007) JHA Council on 12-13 June: Proposal for a Council Framework Decision on certain procedural rights in criminal proceedings throughout the EU read more