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by Natalie Lucas, Legal Officer On 18 August, the UK High Court upheld sanctions imposed by the UK against an individual, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in the first major challenge by an individual to UK sanctions. Eugene Shvidler, a dual US-UK citizen and… Read More
In an emblematic decision, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (“African Commission”) has recently found Sudan responsible for the arbitrary arrest, detention, and torture by Sudanese security forces of two human rights defenders, Dr. Amin Mekki Medani and Mr. Farouq Abu Eissa. … Read More
LGBTIQ+ persons face serious human rights violations worldwide solely because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. In many countries, discriminatory laws and deeply rooted attitudes often expose LGBTIQ+ persons to violence, including torture and ill-treatment. International law is clear that when violence is used… Read More
Read our 30 Yeas of Impact report In a momentous celebration, REDRESS marked its 30th Anniversary on 13 July at Calthorpe Community Garden, a heartwarming setting in London, where friends, supporters, partners, and clients gathered to commemorate three decades of work on behalf of survivors of torture. Read More
As the 50… Read More
REDRESS is deeply disappointed with the UK government’s decision not to accept key recommendations put forward by the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) to improve the way in which it handles state hostage-taking cases. Last year, REDRESS submitted evidence to the Committee’s… Read More
READ THE PRESS RELEASE IN ENGLISH LIRE LE COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE EN FRANÇAIS En un momento en que la tortura sigue estando muy extendida en todo el mundo, y con motivo de la celebración el 26 de junio del Día Internacional de… Read More
READ THE PRESS RELEASE IN ENGLISH LEA EL COMUNICADO DE PRENSA EN ESPAÑOL Alors que la torture est toujours courante dans le monde, et à l’occasion de la Journée internationale pour le soutien aux victimes de la torture instaurée par les Nations… Read More