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Our annual report for 2007 provides an overview of the work that REDRESS undertook from 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2007. Read More

Yesterday’s final court martial acquittals of soldiers in connection with Baha Mousa’s brutal death in custody raise far more questions than they answer. “Family members now know who was not responsible for his death. When will they learn who was responsible?” said Carla Ferstman, REDRESS’ Director. “REDRESS is concerned about… Read More

Today Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), will take evidence to the Court’s Pre-Trial Chamber detailing widespread attacks and crimes committed against the civilian population in Darfur. “This is a historic step – it brings the court to life in Darfur and is a vital acknowledgement… Read More

Today the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed charges against Thomas Lubanga, allowing the ICC’s first trial to go ahead. The ICC was established in 2002, and now it is about to start its first trial. While REDRESS is pleased that the case is finally going ahead, it is disappointing that… Read More

In today's Press Release REDRESS expresses joy at the news an inquiry will be made into Baha Mousa death, but highlights Baha was not the only Iraqi Civilian to suffer during the war.

REDRESS, the international NGO that represents torture survivors in the UK and abroad, and one of 17 organisations which intervened in the case of A (FC) and others v Secretary of State for the Home Department, welcomes today’s decision that evidence obtained by torture is inadmissible in British courts. “We… Read More