The European Court of Human Rights has found that Lithuania violated the rights of Mustafa al-Hawsawi, who was held in a US secret detention facility in its territory, for its complicity in his unlawful rendition, detention, and torture. The Court ordered Lithuania to conduct an effective investigation and to… Read More
Evidence submitted by REDRESS to the International Agreements Lords Select Committee Inquiry into the UK-Rwanda Asylum Agreement. This submission offers evidence in response to the first question of the International Agreement Committee’s call for evidence in relation to their inquiry into the Government’s Agreement with Rwanda on the provision of… Read More
By Peace Amito, Programme Manager READ OUR 2023 ANNUAL REVIEW As part of our Solidarity programme, REDRESS has developed an initiative to enhance the reparations practice of our solidarity partners around the world and encourage better outcomes for survivors involved in strategic litigation. This initiative builds on… Read More
By Renata Politi, Legal Officer @PolitiRenata READ OUR 2023 ANNUAL REVIEW In many countries, discriminatory laws and deeply rooted attitudes often expose LGBTIQ+ persons to violence, which can amount to torture and other ill-treatment. International law is clear that when violence is used against a person… Read More
By Julie Bardeche, Legal Advisor @JulieBardeche READ OUR 2023 ANNUAL REVIEW REDRESS continues to challenge the use of torture as a tool to supress dissent in several countries, including Sudan, Egypt and Belarus. Since 2021, REDRESS has been co-leading the International Accountability Platform for Belarus (IAPB). Read More
By Natalia Kubesch, Legal Officer READ OUR 2023 ANNUAL REVIEW All survivors of torture must receive effective reparations for the suffering inflicted on them. This can take the form of compensation or the implementation of practical measures. As part of a new initiative under our 2025 Strategy,… Read More
Iraqi nationals Faisal Attiyah Nassar Khalaf Hussain Al-Saadoon and Khalef Hussain Mufdhi alleged before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)… Read More
By Camila Marin Restrepo, Communities Officer READ OUR 2023 ANNUAL REVIEW June 26th marked the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. To commemorate the day and strengthen the UK’s response to torture, REDRESS united with UK-based survivors of torture and leading anti-torture organisations… Read More