This briefing proposes that fines and penalties imposed by UK enforcement for sanctions violations could be used to fund reparations for survivors of serious human rights abuses, humanitarian law violations, and corruption. It reviews recent UK sanctions enforcement cases, demonstrating how recovered assets and fines could be redirected to support… Read More
This is the fourth blog in a series featuring legal representatives and experts in the field of strategic litigation against torture discussing the strategic impact of cases catalogued in Casebook 1. In this blog piece, Natasha Arnpreister Senior Legal Counsel and James Goldston, Executive Director of Open Society Justice Initiative,… Read More
Nina Barrouin of the Institute… Read More
We support the anti-torture movement through Organisation Strengthening where we employ diverse methods, such as training sessions, webinars, document exchanges, and one-on-one discussions. On this page, you’ll find all the latest internal and external upcoming events. Check back often as we update this space with fresh opportunities to learn and… Read More
Litigation workshops are a proven method for bringing together lawyers, activists, and practitioners to share experiences and develop new skills while formulating concrete plans for individual cases and campaigns. These workshops serve as valuable forums for exchanging best practices, reviewing case strategies, and designing advocacy plans and other techniques to… Read More
By Camila Marin Restrepo, Communities Officer Many organisations across the human rights sector refer to victim or survivor centred approaches but can sometimes find… Read More
By Joss Gillespie, Communications Assistant READ OUR 2024 ANNUAL REVIEW In recent years, we have witnessed a surge in torture and excessive use of force against civilians in countries such as Belarus, Bangladesh, Myanmar, the US, France, Egypt, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Sudan, and Venezuela. Read More
By Florindo Chivucute | Hanna Yamir, Contributor In November, the UK government announced major sanctions targeting high-profile… Read More