Fight against Torture and Impunity

Fight against Torture and Impunity

EPLN works to combat torture and ill-treatment in detention, particularly in countries where such practices remain widespread. The network supports its members in documenting cases of torture, assisting victims and bringing cases before national and international courts.

Russia : by leaving unchanged the sentence imposed on prisoners who had rebelled against systematic violent practices, the Supreme Court fosters a climate of impunity in prison

Russia, Kopeysk : the Supreme Court is considering on appeal the judgment imposing heavy sentences on detainees who have rebelled against systematic torture