Guatemala: a new beginning, report of a mission
Guatemala Mission Report.
A review of 30 years of assassinations, kidnappings, and killings for political purposes.
Prevention of torture in the Americas: report of the meeting of experts
In April 1987, thirty experts met in Montevideo to examine a draft Inter-American Convention on the prevention of torture.
Torture and intimidation in the West Bank: the case of Al-Fara’a Prison
The second report by Law in the Service of Man on al-Fara’a Prison. The first was released in April 1984.
Torture in South Africa : recent documents
At 1.30 am on 5 February 1982, the body of Dr Neil Aggett, a trades union organizer, was found hanging against the grille of his cell at John Vorster Square police headquarters.
Thirty years after the Universal Declaration of Human Rights : the need for an International Convention against Torture
Study undertaken by Hans Thoolen, Executive Secretary of the ICJ, and published as CCIA Background Information 1978/No. 8.
Recent News
Egypt: Unjust conviction of Mada Masr Editor-in-Chief marks serious escalation in media crackdown29 Oct 2026
Thailand: Three draft anti-SLAPP laws must deliver comprehensive protection23 Oct 2026
Egypt’s Matsda2sh case: end the crackdown on media workers with fake “terrorism” charges19 Oct 2026
Joint Letter: Addressing Human Rights Abuses During Vietnam’s To Lam’s Visit16 Oct 2026