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Promoting Accountability for UK Enablers of Human Rights Violations

Promoting Accountability for UK Enablers of Human Rights Violations

By Natalia Kubesch, REDRESS Legal Officer Financial institutions, arms brokers, company directors, lawyers, accountants and other intermediaries often operate behind the scenes of violent conflicts and grave human rights violations. They facilitate transactions, move money, provide professional cover and profit from actors responsible for grave abuses that may amount… Read More

Charter of Rights of Victims and Survivors of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Charter of Rights of Victims and Survivors of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

A survivor-centred framework designed to strengthen accountability, justice, and rehabilitation globally. It outlines key rights, including the right to dignity, safety, truth, reparation, and access to medical/psychosocial care, demanding that states reform systems to support recovery and hold perpetrators accountable. Read More

Victims’ Satisfaction, Safety and Support During Duterte’s ICC Charges Hearing

Victims’ Satisfaction, Safety and Support During Duterte’s ICC Charges Hearing

By Annelies Van Twembeke Campos  REDRESS Legal Intern  Nearly a year since the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte, the long-awaited confirmation of charges hearing against the former Philippine President took place from 23 to 27 February 2026 at the International Criminal Court (ICC).  Duterte faces three counts of murder as a crime against humanity, meaning that the Prosecutor believes that the acts were committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack against… Read More

Civil Society’s Role in Tracking Suspects of International Crimes

Civil Society’s Role in Tracking Suspects of International Crimes

Over the past decade, digital tools and emerging technologies have reshaped how information about serious international crimes are documented, verified and shared. For Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), these developments have created new opportunities to support accountability efforts, particularly in identifying and tracking suspects across borders. At the same time, they raise complex questions about coordination, security, due process and privacy. … Read More