Freedom from Torture and REDRESS wrote to PM Rishi Sunak urgently requesting to ensure that any intelligence provided by the Israeli authorities used by the UK to inform its response to this crisis has not been obtained by torture or other ill-treatment. Read More
The UK Government’s decision to suspend funding the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) was based on evidence obtained through torture, according to reports. On 26 January, the UN agency which provides aid and essential services to Palestinians, announced an investigation into information provided by the Israeli authorities about… Read More
A joint civil statement from Egyptian and International human rights organisations calling on Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Mahmoud Hussein who is facing 25 years in prison for wearing a t-shirt with an anti-torture slogan. Read More
REDRESS is deeply saddened to announce the recent passing of our founder Keith Carmichael. In the years following his arbitrary detention and torture in Saudi Arabia, Keith had a profound impact on the lives of many survivors of torture around the world. Keith passed away peacefully… Read More
Over the last decade, the International Law Commission and the UN General Assembly have made progress in attempts to establish a Convention on Crimes Against Humanity (CAH). In this policy brief on a prospective CAH Convention, REDRESS, the International Federation for Human rights (FIDH), Global Survivors Fund (GSF) and TRIAL… Read More
By Camila Marin Restrepo, Communities Officer Torture is a callous tool used by those with power that aims to dehumanise individuals, strip them of their dignity and make them powerless. It doesn’t just impact the individual; it shatters families and communities, fostering a culture of silence and fear. Despite… Read More
Applications Now Closed Across the globe, torture is used to silence those who dissent or to further oppress marginalised and excluded minorities. The use and threat of torture against human rights defenders, journalists, lawyers, protesters or others who dissent closes down civil society space, creating an atmosphere of fear… Read More
REDRESS is inviting applications for the Innovative Lawyers Awards 2026 to recognise the vital work of new and emerging anti-torture champions, expose them to a broader peer support network, and offer them financial support to pursue public interest litigation. This support is made available through the United Against… Read More
