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A resounding NO to the use of torture

REDRESS, the international NGO that represents torture survivors in the UK and abroad, joins other organisations in calling for the Government to avoid any and all complicity in torture. REDRESS recognises the duty of all States to protect those within their borders from terrorism, but reminds that the prohibition against… Read More

Submissions to UK Joint Committee on Human Rights: call for evidence on counter-terrorism policy and human rights

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Submission to the UK Joint Committee on Human Rights: call for evidence on counter-terrorism policy and human rights

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Diplomatic agreements cannot be used to return people to torture

The REDRESS Trust (“REDRESS” ) is deeply concerned over the British Government’s stated intention to deport foreign nationals resident in the UK to their home countries or to third countries where they would risk being tortured or face other ill-treatment. These planned deportations would apparently be based on “ diplomatic… Read More

Georgia at the Crossroads: Time to Ensure Accountability and Justice for Torture

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Prosecution of UK soldiers important first step

The UK authorities announced yesterday that several British soldiers who were serving in Iraq are to stand trial under the International Criminal Court Act 2001 following allegations of inhuman treatment including the death of an Iraqi civilian. One of the servicemen also faces charges of manslaughter and perverting the course… Read More

Torture in Zimbabwe: Past and Present Prevention, Punishment, Reparation?

This report draws attention to the ongoing difficulties victims of torture face in Zimbabwe, given the impunity which perpetrators enjoy. It is an update of a report produced by REDRESS in 2003 as part of a survey of law and practice in 31 selected states. This report focuses on the… Read More

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