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Conflict is key driver of asylum claims, says report
News Article 14 June 2004
Almost three quarters of asylum applications in Britain come from countries where conflicts are occurring, according to a report from leading campaign groups.
Weapons equipment 'sold to human rights abusers'
News Article 25 February 2004
Government guidelines are allowing British companies to export arms equipment to countries where they could be used for repression and human rights abuses, campaigners have warned.
Amnesty slams asylum decisions
News Article 9 February 2004
A report published by Amnesty International UK has slammed "the shockingly poor quality" of the government's initial decision-making on asylum claims.
Depression Alliance
Government Affairs Website
Blunkett threatens to end Amnesty links
Press Review 12 December 2003
Ministers attacked over terror suspect detentions
Press Review 11 December 2003
Straw rules out inquiry into Mazar-i-Sharif massacre
News Article 28 November 2001
Foreign secretary Jack Straw has ruled out any inquiry into the killing of scores of Taliban prisoners in the Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif.
Hain calls for action on 'conflict diamonds'
News Article 11 September 2001
Peter Hain has called for concerted action to prevent diamonds being used by warlords to fund conflicts in some of Africa's poorest countries.
Tougher control of arms exports
Press Review 27 June 2001
Corporate Responsibility Bill (Failed bill 2001/02 session)
Legislation 20 June 2001
This bill was introduced to the House of Commons by Linda Perham MP.
Forces criticised for use of 'children'
Press Review 7 November 2000
Amnesty blast Blair over arms ban delay
Press Review 20 September 2000
