22 June 2006 marks the entry into force of the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture (the Protocol). The Coalition of International NGOs Against Torture (CINAT) congratulates the following states who have enabled this momentous event by becoming the first 20 to ratify the Protocol: Albania, Argentina, Bolivia,… Read More
Today is a sad day for British justice. The UK’s highest court gave complete immunity to the Saudi torturers of four UK citizens who were subjected to treatment including beatings, suspension from brackets and death sentences by partial beheading. The House of Lords ignored their right to justice and shielded… Read More
REDRESS is gravely concerned to learn that Mossaad Mohamed Ali, lawyer and Coordinator of Amel Centre in Nyala, Sudan, and Adam Mohammed Sharief, member of Amel Network of Lawyers in Nyala are being arbitrarily detained incommunicado by the National Security Bureau (NSB) in Nyala and may be subjected to torture… Read More
The undersigned non-governmental organisations (NGOs) call upon the members of the Council of Europe’s Group of Specialists on Human Rights and the Fight Against Terrorism (DH-S-TER) to reject proposals to establish minimum standards for the content and use of diplomatic assurances in respect of a risk of torture or other… Read More
REDRESS' press release discusses its recently released guidebook "Basic Principles and Guidelines on the Right to a Remedy and Reparation for Victims of Gross Violations of International Human Rights and Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law".
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
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
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