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Anti-Torture Standards in Common Law Africa: Quick Facts

Anti-Torture Standards in Common Law Africa: Quick Facts

The Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI) and REDRESS published a three-part series of factsheets which summarises the key thematic areas reviewed in the recent report titled ‘Anti-Torture Standards in Common Law Africa: Good Practices and Way Forward’.  The factsheets review… Read More

Implementing Anti-torture Standards in Common Law Africa

Implementing Anti-torture Standards in Common Law Africa

Today REDRESS and the Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI) launch their joint report entitled Anti-Torture Standards in common law Africa: Good Practices and Way Forward.  The report reviews the anti-torture legal and regulatory framework in The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Uganda and Zimbabwe and provides an analysis of standards in place to prevent, prohibit and respond to torture and other ill-treatment in these States.  

Anti-Torture Standards in Common Law Africa: Good Practices and Way Forward

Anti-Torture Standards in Common Law Africa: Good Practices and Way Forward

The effective incorporation of anti-torture standards within States’ domestic legal frameworks and their effective implementation in practice is crucial to prevent torture and other ill-treatment, ensure that perpetrators are held accountable, and to provide redress for victims. States in the African region widely reject the practice of torture and other… Read More

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Crisis of Inaction on Enforced Disappearances in Africa

Research by NGO coalition shows that underreporting and political disregard are undermining victims’ fight for justice A new report researched by REDRESS and supported by the findings from partner organisations, launched today, The Forgotten Victims: Enforced Disappearance in Africa, highlights the prevalence of the practice on the continent and… Read More