Voice on the Ground
REDRESS publication examines the problems faced by Ugandan in getting redress following the Lango War as well as current problems with socio-economic programmes that were introduced to improve the greater north region.
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REDRESS’s chair, Sir Emyr Jones Parry, offers his reflections on the United Nations’ Annual Day in support of ‘Victims of Torture, lessons from the Arab Spring: time to stand up to end the use of torture’
Today is the United Nation’s Annual Day in Support of Victims of Torture, a day when we remember all those world-wide who are suffering and have suffered torture. Established to mark the day the UN Convention Against Torture came into force (June 26, 1987) it coincides this year with momentous events. In… Read More
Briefing for the House of Lords on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill
The briefing from REDRESS to the House of Lords concerns the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill, recommending that although no change is necessary for the current system for bringing war criminals to justice, if change is to happen, then REDRESS recommends the amendment to Clause 154 proposed by Baroness D'Souza.
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Letter from Sir Emyr Parry Jones, REDRESS Chair, to the Foreign Affairs Committee, submitting evidence to its Annual Inquiry into the FCO’s Human Rights work
REDRESS open letter to the FAC highlights the importance of the FCO taking a more robust and consistent approach when drawing attention towards torture practices abroad, as well as regrets about Bahrain being omitted from the FAC recent report on 'Human Rights and Democracy: The 2010 Foreign and Commonwealth Office' Report.
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Justice denied for victims of US policy of extraordinary rendition
In yet another example of the ‘state secrets’ doctrine overriding the right to a remedy, victims of extraordinary rendition have been denied the opportunity to seek justice after the United States Supreme Court refused to review the dismissal of their case. The claimants – Binyam Mohamed, Abou Elkassim Britel, Ahmed Agiza, Mohamed… Read More
The need for a UN Commission of Inquiry on accountability in Sri Lanka
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), the Rehabilitation and Research Centre for Torture Victims (RCT) and REDRESS welcome the publication of the Report of the UN Secretary-General’s Panel of Experts on Accountability in Sri Lanka. The three human rights organisations call on the UN Secretary-General to act on the recommendations made by his… Read More
Justice for Victims: The ICC’s Reparations Mandate
REDRESS report examines 'what reparation means and should mean' in relation to mass atrocities. Further, the report examines current framework within the ICC, examples of its shortcomings and the role of Judges, Registry and Prosecutors Office complicity in solving questions such as 'establishing principles to base decisions for Reparations'.
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Nepal takes a big step towards a comprehensive criminal law but current drafts fall short of the Constitution and International Law
Advocacy Forum-Nepal and the Redress Trust (REDRESS) today welcomed the big step taken by the government to table bills for a new Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and Sentencing Act before the Parliament; but raised concern that some of the provisions fall short of international law to… Read More
