A British woman facing the death penalty in Pakistan, who is being held in jail along with her newborn baby, is due to appear in court tomorrow (1 November).

Amnesty International has expressed concern that 'confessions' on Iranian state television may result in 12 people facing the death penalty.

Amnesty International says it has received 'credible reports' that nine persons were executed on the evening of 23 August in Gambia.

A vote to repeal the death penalty by the US state of Connecticut’s State Senate is a leap forward in the battle to end capital punishment, says Amnesty International.