United Kingdom
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Plans to repeal the Human Rights Act were confirmed. The government continued its opposition to participation in EU efforts to share responsibility for the increasing number of refugees arriving in Europe. Criticism of surveillance laws gained momentum.
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Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
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