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torture

October 15, 2020

Shackling of people with mental health conditions 'common' worldwide, says new report

Shackling people with mental health conditions is a widespread brutal practice that is an open secret in many communities, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.
September 25, 2020

EU must stop collaborating in abuse of Libyan refugees, says Amnesty

People risking their lives to seek safety in Europe are taken back to Libya where they are subjected to torture and extortion.
September 18, 2020

MP demands access to secret hearings on torture

The Government’s push for secrecy follows the emergence of evidence revealing that there may be at least 15 further cases where the UK was complicit in torture and rendition.
September 12, 2020

'De facto decriminalisation of torture' to be debated in Commons

The Overseas Operations Bill protects the Government at the expense of our men and women in uniform, says Reprieve.
September 10, 2020

Malta is increasing 'despicable and illegal' migrant pushbacks, says Amnesty

Those returned to Libya are frequently detained in locations where torture and other ill-treatment is common.
August 7, 2020

New Owners' and Directors' test proposed for English Premier League football

Investment in top-level sport can be used as a tool to deflect attention away from human rights issues, in what is known as 'sportswashing', says Amnesty International.
July 15, 2020

Bahrain confirms death sentences on social media after UK ignores calls to intervene

Bahrain’s highest court has upheld death sentences against two pro-democracy protesters after the UK Government refused to intervene.
July 14, 2020

At least ten press freedom defenders at risk of death in China’s prisons, says RSF

RSF has published a list of ten people in Chinese prisons who are in danger of losing their lives if not immediately released.
July 13, 2020

Survivors of US torture and rendition to be heard before international tribunal

The Inter-American Commission found that “insurmountable obstacles within the US legal system” prevent victims of U.S. counterterrorism operations from obtaining remedies before US courts.
June 24, 2020

UN establishes fact finding body for Libya

The establishment of a fact finding mission is a signal to warlords and armed groups that they could be held accountable for serious crimes committed by their rank and file.