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Amnesty International is renewing calls to ban Tasers after a 17-year-old died after being shot with a Taser by Winnipeg police.

NEW YORK (CBS News)  A United Nations committee said Friday that use of Taser weapons can be a form of torture, in violation of the U.N. Convention Against Torture. Use of the electronic stun...

A 17-year-old Winnipeg man died after being Tasered by police on Tuesday, once again shinning the spotlight on the Taser debate in Canada.

The RCMP watchdog released a report Wednesday outlining 12 recommendations to limit Taser use by the RCMP. Amnesty International Canada is calling for a temporary suspension on the use the weapon...

Amnesty International says China's human rights record is worsening leading up to the Beijing Games.

A representative for Amnesty International speaks out on the Beijing Olympics and specifically George Bush's recent comments where he urged China to do more for human rights.

A representative for Amnesty International speaks out on the Beijing Olympics and specifically George Bush's recent comments where he urged China to do more for human rights.

A lawyer for Amnesty International reacts to the SCC's ruling in favour of Omar Khadr.

A report released by Amnesty International is condemning the Chinese government of not living up to its promise of upholding human rights and although the government admits there is work to be...

Just days before the Olympics, China received another blow to its reputation. A scathing report from amnesty international slams the government for everything from policing the press to forcible...