The Government's new Immigration and Asylum Bill proposes major changes to the way asylum and immigration appeals are decided. The Government says the reforms will help reduce delays in the asylum system. But we are concerned that some of the proposals could weaken important safeguards, make the appeals process less independent, and increase the risk of wrong decisions being made.
Former hostage and torture survivor John McCarthy writes in The Times about why torture can never be justified, following new polling commissioned by Freedom from Torture.
The Government has introduced changes to the asylum interview process. Find out what has changed, why Freedom from Torture is concerned, and what these changes could mean for people seeking asylum.
Alongside The Helen Bamber Foundation, we have succeeded in our legal challenge to the changes made by the Home Office to its 'Allocation of Asylum Accommodation' policy.
News highlights on the political declaration concerning protections under Article 3 of the European Convention of Human Rights and the potential impact on survivors of torture and the absolute ban on torture.
Human rights organisations submit an an open letter to David Lammy warning that the Chişinău Declaration could weaken the absolute prohibition on torture and undermine protections under Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Clients coming through our doors should be looking to their future, they should be empowered to focus on their healing journey. But how can they prioritise their wellbeing when they’re struggling to survive?
Article 3 of the ECHR prohibits torture and inhuman treatment with no exceptions. Find out what Article 3 is, why it's under threat, and why it matters to human rights.
As conflict in Iran continues, Iranian survivor and member of Write to Life network Shahab reflects and writes a poem to best express his complex emotions.
Even though torture is absolutely prohibited, it still happens every day – in conflicts, in prisons, behind closed doors – often with no accountability or justice for survivors.
As the Home Secretary announces more changes that will affect the lives of refugees and torture survivors, members of Write to Life reflect on their situations.
Nasrin Parvaz is a women’s rights activist and torture survivor from Iran. She shines a light on the survivors who reliving nightmares as brave Iranians fight for their freedom.
Freedom from Torture today announced that Sonya Sceats will be stepping down as Chief Executive on 31 March 2026, after eight years at the helm of the charity.
Rape and other forms of sexual violence can be used as a form of torture. At Freedom from Torture, we support survivors to overcome the trauma of sexual torture, helping them recover and rebuild their lives.
Lulu was living a normal life in her home country, before torture destroyed her life. She managed to escape with her children and arrived in the UK. She felt lost and traumatised, but she found purpose again by joining the Women’s Group.
Inside our 2024/25 Impact Report, you’ll see the life-changing impact of our services and alongside highlights from our incredible events and dedicated local groups.
A poem about grief from Aso. Write to Life is a creative writing and performance group that supports our current and former clients to tell stories through art forms. It is the longest-running refugee-writing group in Britain, and the only one specifically for survivors of torture.
