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Several members of the House of Lords have called on the UK Government to halt the passage of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, echoing REDRESS’ concerns. The Bill, which was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court… Read More
The United Against Torture Consortium are deeply concerned about the unfolding torture crisis in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. We call on all parties and the international community to take immediate action to uphold the global and absolute ban on torture and other ill-treatment. In reporting from our… Read More
By Natalia Kubesch (Legal Officer) and Isabelle Terranova (Legal Fellow) Targeted sanctions remain the UK Government’s preferred tool to respond to urgent human rights crises. In the past months, it has used its sanctions powers to challenge Myanmar military-linked enterprises and infantry divisions responsible for ongoing repression… Read More
On 21 February 2024, a coalition of 60 Ukrainian and international organisations and individuals sent an open letter to PM Rishi Sunak calling on his Government to act swiftly to resolve the impasse over the £2.5 billion sale of Chelsea Football Club and fulfil the commitment it made two years… Read More
A House of Lords inquiry has concluded that two years into the conflict in Ukraine neither the UK’s nor EU’s targeted sanctions have been enough to deter Moscow from committing further violations of international law and adequately support victims of the conflict. In… Read More
Read our January Quarterly Update By Natalia Kubesch (Legal Officer) and Isabelle Terranova (Legal Fellow) Since September 2023, the UK Government has imposed 12 sanction packages against human traffickers in Southeast Asia,… Read More
READ THE BRIEFING 24 January – Despite the vital role of consular assistance in protecting British nationals detained overseas from serious human rights violations, currently consular assistance is provided at the discretion of the UK Government. A new briefing published by REDRESS… Read More
By Natalia Kubesch, Legal Officer READ THE BRIEFING In a new briefing published today, REDRESS identifies important legal and policy reforms that the UK Government should implement to ensure the repurposing of profits… Read More