torture

July 17, 2018

WMA condemns complicity of doctors in Iranian executions

The complicity of state-affiliated doctors in Iran in facilitating the execution of young prisoners has been condemned by the World Medical Association.
July 13, 2018

UAE has created created parallel Yemeni security structure outside the law, says Amnesty

The United Arab Emirates has been carrying out the enforced disappearance and torture of scores of people in southern Yemen, says Amnesty International.
July 3, 2018

Government considering judge-led inquiry into torture and rendition

The Government has announced that it is considering a judge-led inquiry into UK involvement in torture and rendition following the publication of two reports into the subject by the Intelligence and Security Committee last week.
July 2, 2018

EU's new migration plans dangerous and self-serving, says Amnesty

Amnesty International says European leaders have chosen fear over compassion.
June 20, 2018

Call for arms sales to stop as Thai dictator visits Theresa May

The UK government has licensed £48 million worth of arms sales to Thai dictatorship since a military coup in 2014.
June 13, 2018

Amnesty welcomes Irish Government decision to seek review of hooded men torture case

The Irish Government will request the 'hooded men case' be referred to the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights.
June 12, 2018

Ken Clarke demands judge-led inquiry into torture and rendition

Former Conservative Cabinet Minister Ken Clarke has called for the Prime Minister to set up an independent, judge-led inquiry into the UK’s role in torture and rendition.
June 2, 2018

European Court rulings on CIA torture programmes

The European Court of Human Rights has found Lithuania and Romania were complicit in the CIA’s illegal torture and rendition programmes.
May 24, 2018

Tony Blair’s comments 'underscore need for Belhaj public inquiry'

Reprieve says only a statutory, judge-led inquiry can provide the answers about UK renditions to Libya.
May 22, 2018

UN urges Spain to halt extraditions to China

UN human rights experts have urged Spain to halt extraditions to China, fearing risk of torture or death penalty.