This Annual Review provides an overview of the activities and achievements carried out by REDRESS from April 2021 to March 2022, with coverage of developments up until the date of printing in select areas. Among our successes this year is the release of British-Iranian hostage Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, for which REDRESS… Read More
On Sunday October 2nd Catherine, Dan C., Ellie, Dan W., Walker, Rosie, James and Harriet ran 26.2 miles at the 2022 London Marathon on behalf of REDRESS to raise money for our work to help survivors of torture. There was plenty of support along the way, with home-made… Read More
Freshfields, 100 Bishopsgate, London EC2P 2SR Monday 14 November 2022 5-7pm followed by a reception WATCH THE RECORDING On 14 November, REDRESS, the Centre for Human Rights Law at SOAS and Forrest Medico-Legal Services launched the latest edition of the Istanbul Protocol, the global standards for the… Read More
You may decide that you are ready to speak to a professional therapist or counsellor to process your past experiences. Seeking this help is not a sign of weakness or a source of shame. Talking through your experiences may help to provide you with a sense of healing. There are… Read More
Not all dentists offer NHS services. You can find your nearest NHS dentist here. As with prescriptions, most patients are charged for dental treatment. There are a few dental services that are free for everyone: stopping bleeding in the mouth removing stitches repairing dentures In addition, some groups are… Read More
On this page you will find useful information on: General medical care What medical care is free to everyone? What medical care might you have to pay for? (depending on immigration… Read More
Sometimes the impacts of the torture can be overwhelming. If you feel like you might attempt suicide, may have seriously harmed yourself, or you need urgent medical help, please: call 999 and ask for an ambulance to A&E, or go straight to A&E If you need help, ask someone. Mental… Read More
Today, REDRESS and our Malawian partners, the Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP), made a submission to the Committee against Torture as part of its examination of Malawi’s treaty obligations, which will take place between 31 October and 25 November 2022. The submission… Read More
