REDRESS welcomes the recommendations of an independent expert report, which reviewed the performance of the International Criminal Court (ICC), aimed at enhancing the way in which victims’ right to reparations is realised. The findings of the report, which was released on 30 September, echoes many of the findings of… Read More
We call on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its states parties to maximize the unique opportunity provided by the final report of the Independent Expert Review (IER). We believe this requires identifying a plan that is characterized by genuine dialogue; respect for the court’s judicial and prosecutorial independence; and… Read More
In this letter, REDRESS and 9 other civil society organisations welcome a number of improvements made in the March 2020 version of the Draft Convention on International Cooperation in the Investigation and Prosecution of the Crime of Genocide, Crimes against Humanity and War Crimes (MLA Draft Convention). Read More
Donate to #TeamREDRESS The London Marathon may look a bit different this year. For John, it’s Gladstone Park and Welsh Harp Reservoir instead of Greenwich and Westminster. For Chris, it’s the usual route, but in reverse, and starting in the small hours of the morning. But their… Read More
REDRESS has filed a third-party intervention to the High Court in Cameroon in support of an application made by the family of a local journalist, Mr Samuel Ajiekah Abuwe (popularly known in Cameroon as Samuel Wazizi), who are seeking an inquiry into his arrest, disappearance and death. On… Read More
Charitable trusts, foundations and institutional donors are a precious source of funding to ensure we can help torture survivors and their families in times of need. This contribution to our work is extremely important to us; many of our projects would not be possible without this generous support. We would… Read More
Uncertainty about the future of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been exacerbated once again, following a decision not to proceed with her trial today. Leanna Burnard, Legal Officer at REDRESS, said: “The complete absence of the rule of law in this case ensures that Nazanin is held in a constant state of… Read More
