If you or a family member have been tortured, and you need help to obtain justice and reparations, we may be able to help you. REDRESS offers its services free of charge. However, we are a small organisation, and we must make sure that we can continue to support our… Read More
Justice may mean something different to each survivor and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to seeking justice. Some survivors may want to seek criminal prosecution, for others it may be financial compensation or a meaningful apology with guarantees of non-repetition, such as policy and legislative changes to try to ensure… Read More
REDRESS welcomes the Labour Party’s commitment to introduce a legal right to provide consular assistance to British nationals detained abroad, as announced today in a speech by the Labour’s shadow foreign secretary David Lammy. REDRESS has long argued that a right to consular protection for all British nationals should be… Read More
Gender based violence involves violence against individuals who are targeted because of their gender. Sexual violence is a form of gender-based violence. Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) can take multiple forms that include both physical violence and mental torment. Depending on the circumstances, some forms of SGBV may amount… Read More
If you have been tortured abroad, securing your asylum or immigration status in the UK will be crucial in ensuring that you are not returned to a place where you are at risk of being tortured again. The law surrounding these claims is complex. This means that you will require… Read More
Finances and benefits Housing Employment and education Community support Children and Young people support Getting help Finances and benefits You will need some support to provide for your most basic needs. Read More
Torture often leaves both physical and psychological scars. Some of these may heal quickly, others may persist over time. If you have suffered torture or ill-treatment, your family and friends may find it hard to truly understand what you have endured which can make you feel isolated. Each survivor experiences… Read More
If you are a survivor of torture seeking justice, accountability and reparations relating to your case of torture or are supporting a relative or client, the following resources may help: Guide to Justice, Accountability and Reparations for Survivors of Torture … Read More
