Campaigner
Blom-Cooper was involved in the foundation of Amnesty International in 1961, supporting Peter Benenson's idea for an appeal for amnesty for political prisoners. It was at Blom-Cooper's suggestion that Benenson wrote to David Astor, proprieter of the Observer to publicise the campaign. Blom-Cooper also took part in a small committee of individuals who helped carried through the appeal which lead to Amnesty International.
He is also a Patron of Prisoners Abroad a registered charity which supports Britons who are held overseas, and is a trustee of the Howard League for Penal Reform.
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