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The undersigned non-governmental organisations (NGOs) call upon the members of the Council of Europe’s Group of Specialists on Human Rights and the Fight Against Terrorism (DH-S-TER) to reject proposals to establish minimum standards for the content and use of diplomatic assurances in respect of a risk of torture or other… Read More

REDRESS' press release discusses its recently released guidebook "Basic Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Remedy and Reparation for Victims of Gross Violations of International Human Rights and Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law". Read More

REDRESS, the international NGO that represents torture survivors in the UK and abroad, joins other organisations in calling for the Government to avoid any and all complicity in torture. REDRESS recognises the duty of all States to protect those within their borders from terrorism, but reminds that the prohibition against… Read More

The REDRESS Trust (“REDRESS” ) is deeply concerned over the British Government’s stated intention to deport foreign nationals resident in the UK to their home countries or to third countries where they would risk being tortured or face other ill-treatment. These planned deportations would apparently be based on “ diplomatic… Read More

The UK authorities announced yesterday that several British soldiers who were serving in Iraq are to stand trial under the International Criminal Court Act 2001 following allegations of inhuman treatment including the death of an Iraqi civilian. One of the servicemen also faces charges of manslaughter and perverting the course… Read More

Today, the High Court ruled in Al Skeini and Others v Secretary of State that the Government must conduct an effective investigation into the death of Baha Mousa, an Iraqi civilian who died in British custody in Iraq. REDRESS, an international human rights organisation with a mandate to assist torture… Read More

Today the Court of Appeal unanimously ruled that foreign officials cannot be shielded by immunity to prevent a victim from pursuing their claim for torture before a UK Court. The Court of Appeal found that: “it can no longer be appropriate to give blanket effect to a foreign state’s claim… Read More

Today, the trial of Mr Faryadi Sarwar Zardad, an Afghan national, opens at the Old Bailey in London where he will be charged with conspiracy to torture and conspiracy to take hostages. The conspiracy to torture indictment reads: “Between 31st December 1991 and 30th September 1996 in Afghanistan [he] agreed with… Read More