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Government should: Review counter-terrorism laws and bring them into line with the ICCPR, including: (a) Consider revising the definition of...
The UK Government has introduced legislation aimed at tackling terrorism, following a number of terrorist incidents. While the UK Government...
Government should: Hold media outlets accountable if they provoke riots, violence and terrorism. Ensure the accountability of media outlets under...
Government should: Stop all forms of support for terrorism, including fundraising on UK territory. Stop all forms of involvement in...
Government should: Stop UK nationals from travelling to other countries as terrorist fighters. Prevent the flow of new waves...
Government should: Stop using ‘fighting terrorism’ to justify violating Syrian sovereignty; bring back to the UK any UK nationals who...
Government should: Review counter-terrorism measures and stop them having any discriminatory and disproportionate impact on racial, ethnic and religious minorities....
Government should: (a) Immediately stop targeting certain groups when using counter-terrorism measures, including by training anyone working in relevant professions,...
Read our assessment of the UK Government’s progress on...
UK Government actions In April 2021, the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 was passed. Among its provisions, the Act: introduces...
Government should: Review laws to ensure sufficient safeguards are in place regarding restrictions on re-entry and denial of citizenship on...
Government should: Ensure the planned counter-extremism bill aligns with international law and does not single out certain organisations based on...
Government should: Ensure that when force is used in the fight against terrorism it respects the UN Charter and international...
Government should: Evaluate its anti-terrorism strategy, taking into account international human rights obligations, and assess its impacts on human rights....
Government should: Review counter-terrorism measures which target people or groups based on race, ethnic background or religion, including Muslims or...
Government should: Align all laws and policies with international human rights law and standards, including in the fight against terrorism....
Government should: Within one year of adopting the present recommendations, provide an update to the CERD Committee on progress in...
Government should: (a) Consider expanding the law to protect all under 18s from age-based discrimination. (b) Regularly review the use...
Government should: Review the use of existing counter-terrorism measures (in particular the 'prevent duty' under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act...
Government should: Ensure laws dealing with the legacy of the Troubles are in line with the UK’s human rights obligations;...