Publications

Annual Statement 2023

The Commission's 2023 Annual Human Rights Statement highlights progress on human rights issues in Northern Ireland during the last year.

The Commission’s annual statement uses a traffic light system to assist readers.

Red- identifies a subject that on human rights grounds requires immediate action by the UK Government, NI Executive or relevant public authority, where the issue may be an ongoing violation or abuse of human rights within NI.

Amber - identifies a subject that on human rights grounds requires action by the UK Government, NI Executive or relevant public authorities. Amber means initial steps have already been taken or been acknowledged as necessary by the relevant public authority, but the necessary action has not yet been completed.

Green - identifies a subject that on human rights grounds requires action by the UK Government, NI Executive or relevant public authority and a firm commitment has been made, followed by an effective response.