REDRESS is very saddened to learn of the death of our friend and client, Dr Amin Mekki Medani, today. Dr Medani embodied a strong commitment to human rights, humanitarianism and the rule of law. In his remarkable career, he combined academic scholarship with taking up high level positions with a… Read More
In this bulletin, we draw attention to our most recent casework, including the release of prominent Ethiopian political activist Andy Tsege from prison, after four years on death row, and our events to mark REDRESS’ 25th anniversary. We also provide the latest updates on our advocacy campaigns, publications and policy… Read More
** Read the press release in English here ** Es la primera vez que el organismo conocerá un caso de detención ilegal y tortura sexual contra persona LGTBI 29 agosto 2018 — Por primera vez, la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) ha sometido a la Corte Interamericana (Corte… Read More
***Lea el comunicado en español aquí*** It will be the first time that the Court will consider a case of illegal detention and sexual torture against an LGTBI person 29 August 2018 — For the first time, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has submitted to the Inter-American… Read More
The Free Nazanin campaign confirmed today that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe had been returned to Evin prison this evening, after she was denied an extension of a three-day furlough (temporary release) granted last week. Nazanin had spent this time with her family in Tehran and her four-year-old daughter Gabriella.After being informed that she would… Read More
The Free Nazanin campaign has confirmed that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was released from Evin prison on furlough this morning. Initially the release is for three days and she is currently with her family in Damavanda. Her lawyer is hopeful this can be extended, said the campaign. “We are delighted that Nazanin… Read More
After cross‐party calls from Parliamentarians and the public, the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO) has announced the launch of a public consultation on the UK’s policy against involvement in torture, the ‘Consolidated Guidance’ [1] Our organisations welcome this change in approach from the Prime Minister, who had previously advocated a… Read More
To mark its 25th anniversary, international human rights organisation REDRESS is hosting a Reception to celebrate its role in campaigning for survivors and against torture at the Middle Temple Hall on 4 October 2018.