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ICCPR concluding observations 2015, paragraph 14

Government should: Review counter-terrorism laws and bring them into line with the ICCPR, including: (a) Consider revising the definition of...

UN recommendation

Counter-terrorism – UK Government assessment

The UK Government has introduced legislation aimed at tackling terrorism, following a number of terrorist incidents. While the UK Government...

Progress assessment

UPR recommendations 2022, paragraph 43.105

Government should: Hold media outlets accountable if they provoke riots, violence and terrorism. Ensure the accountability of media outlets under...

UN recommendation

UPR recommendations 2022, paragraph 43.104

Government should: Stop all forms of support for terrorism, including fundraising on UK territory. Stop all forms of involvement in...

UN recommendation

UPR recommendations 2022, paragraph 43.103

Government should: Stop UK nationals from travelling to other countries as terrorist fighters.   Prevent the flow of new waves...

UN recommendation

UPR recommendations 2022, paragraph 43.102

Government should: Stop using ‘fighting terrorism’ to justify violating Syrian sovereignty; bring back to the UK any UK nationals who...

UN recommendation

UPR recommendations 2022, paragraph 43.101

Government should: Review counter-terrorism measures and stop them having any discriminatory and disproportionate impact on racial, ethnic and religious minorities....

UN recommendation

CRC concluding observations 2023, paragraph 26

Government should: (a) Immediately stop targeting certain groups when using counter-terrorism measures, including by training anyone working in relevant professions,...

UN recommendation

Counter-terrorism – Welsh Government assessment

Read our assessment of the UK Government’s progress on...

Progress assessment

Counter-terrorism – Government action

UK Government actions In April 2021, the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 was passed. Among its provisions, the Act: introduces...

Government action

ICCPR concluding observations 2015, paragraph 15

Government should: Review laws to ensure sufficient safeguards are in place regarding restrictions on re-entry and denial of citizenship on...

UN recommendation

UPR recommendations 2017, paragraph 134.131

Government should: Ensure the planned counter-extremism bill aligns with international law and does not single out certain organisations based on...

UN recommendation

UPR recommendations 2017, paragraph 134.130

Government should: Ensure that when force is used in the fight against terrorism it respects the UN Charter and international...

UN recommendation

UPR recommendations 2017, paragraph 134.129

Government should: Evaluate its anti-terrorism strategy, taking into account international human rights obligations, and assess its impacts on human rights....

UN recommendation

UPR recommendations 2017, paragraph 134.128

Government should: Review counter-terrorism measures which target people or groups based on race, ethnic background or religion, including Muslims or...

UN recommendation

UPR recommendations 2017, paragraph 134.62

Government should: Align all laws and policies with international human rights law and standards, including in the fight against terrorism....

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 48

Government should: Within one year of adopting the present recommendations, provide an update to the CERD Committee on progress in...

UN recommendation

CRC concluding observations 2016, paragraph 22

Government should: (a) Consider expanding the law to protect all under 18s from age-based discrimination. (b) Regularly review the use...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 19

Government should: Review the use of existing counter-terrorism measures (in particular the 'prevent duty' under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act...

UN recommendation

UPR recommendations 2022, paragraph 43.106

Government should: Ensure laws dealing with the legacy of the Troubles are in line with the UK’s human rights obligations;...

UN recommendation