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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

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

CERD concluding observations 2024, paragraph 34

Government should: Revise the Contest and Prevent counter-terrorism strategies, including the "prevent duty". This should be done to eliminate any...

UN recommendation

ICCPR concluding observations 2024, paragraph 59

The Government is requested to provide, by 29 March 2027, information on implementing the recommendations in paragraphs 11, 29, and...

UN recommendation

ICCPR concluding observations 2024, paragraph 47

Government should: (a) Review its laws around the denial of citizenship on terrorism grounds to ensure it includes proper safeguards....

UN recommendation

ICCPR concluding observations 2024, paragraph 29

Government should: Review its counter-terrorism laws. They must comply with the ICCPR and the principles of legality, certainty, predictability, and...

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

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

Counter-terrorism – Welsh Government assessment

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

Progress assessment

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

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

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

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

CERD concluding observations 2024, paragraph 65

Government should: Within one year of the current recommendations being issued, provide information about implementing the recommendations in paragraphs 30...

UN recommendation