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‘Britain is leading the war against human rights’ – Amnesty International

‘Britain is leading the war against human rights’ – Amnesty International Ramped up surveillance in Britain against a backdrop of dwindling legal protection has contributed to the most rattling assault on human rights in Europe since the fall of the Berlin Wall, human rights experts warn. In its annual ‘State of the World’s Human Rights’ report, Amnesty International heavily criticized the British government’s record at home. The NGO condemned the coalition government for rushing counter-terror and surveillance legislation through parliament without reasonable time for debate. It also criticized the coalition for passing laws that erode fundamental civil liberties, and stressed… View Article