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
This submission addresses the three questions posed by the CED and WGEID regarding short-term disappearances (SED) from the perspective of the prohibition on torture. Using examples from SED cases in which REDRESS has been involved, this submission discusses the concept of SED and their manifestations in Sudan and Egypt,… 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
REDRESS works with national partners around the world to deliver effective reparations in practice. Through this work we ensure that survivors of torture receive the different forms of reparation that they are entitled to. These include satisfaction (including justice for their torture), rehabilitation, restitution, compensation, and measures to avoid… Read More
The ninth edition of our Bulletin features our recent event in London celebrating 30 years of REDRESS and other success stories related to our litigation,… Read More
In this joint letter, REDRESS together with a coalition of 290 organisations condemn the passage of the Illegal Migration Act, and stand in solidarity with all who will be affected. 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
This report describes some of the ways in which REDRESS has delivered impact… Read More