United Kingdom
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Overview
Counter-terrorism laws continued to restrict rights. Full accountability for torture allegations against UK intelligence agencies and armed forces remained unrealized. Northern Ireland made significant progress on abortion and same sex marriage.
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Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
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