The Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, 
Juan E. Méndez, concludes that the Government of Ethiopa violated the right of British national Ali Adorus to be free from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. The report concludes:

183. The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government of Ethiopia for its reply, dated 11 November 2014, to the present communication.

184. The Rapporteur takes note of the information provided by the Government that Mr. Ali Adorus’ case is up for decision.

185. The Rapporteur finds that the Government, in its reply, does not sufficiently address the concerns raised in the initial communication, thereby failing fully and expeditiously to cooperate with the mandate issued by the Human Rights Council in its resolution 25/13. The State similarly fails to comply with its obligation, under international customary law, to investigate, prosecute and punish all acts of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, as codified, inter alia, in the Convention against Torture (CAT). Specifically, no information is provided about Mr. Ali Adorus’ detention conditions before his transfer to Kaliti Prison, including the allegations that he was subjected to torture and ill-treatment. Additionally, sufficient information was not provided concerning the substance of materials used against Mr. Ali Adorus at trial, such as the alleged forced confession.

186. The CAT, which Ethiopia acceded on 14 March 1994, prohibits torture absolutely without exception in article 1 and prohibits the use of any evidence in any proceedings obtained under torture in article 15.

187. In the absence of convincing information to the contrary, the Rapporteur concludes that there is substance in the allegations presented in the initial communication, reiterated above, and thus, that the Government of Ethiopia has violated the right of Mr. Ali Adorus to be free from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, as provided by articles 1 and 16 of the CAT.

Toby Cadman Barrister-at-Law

The Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, 
Juan E. Méndez, concludes that the Government of Bangladesh, by failing to protect the physical and psychological integrity of members of the political opposition, journalists and human rights defenders, has violated the right of these individuals to be free from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, as provided by articles 1 and 16 of the CAT. Damning decision for the Government of Bangladesh

Toby Cadman ‏@tobycadman  

Whenever we met w international bodies they ask if #Bahrain uprising is goingon?Yesterday rallies give a clear answer

 Toby Cadman ‏@tobycadman  

Retweeted Joseph Allchin (@J_Allchin): Eminent Dr Zafrullah Chwdry jailed for contempt of ICT court, man handled… http://fb.me/tru37cLC 

Eminent Dr Zafrullah Chwdry jailed for contempt of ICT court, man handled into dock when he requested appeal #Bangladesh #FreedomOfSpeech

The Most Important Cities in International Law http://www.ejiltalk.org/the-most-important-cities-in-international-law/ …

Interesting treaty law aspect. https://twitter.com/arunmsukumar/status/609251057483395074 

Rare chance in #Iraq to develop comprehensive response to sexual violence before survivors return says @EGallagherPHR http://owl.li/OcpGW 

#Messi’s alleged #taxevasion scheme relied on hiding the owners of UK and other companies http://bit.ly/1IySnpR 

Guess who would like to host the next #EuropeanGames. These two countries learned a lot from each other. https://twitter.com/jellingworth/status/609306948379394048 …

Ex-political prisoner Majid Tavakoli visited exiled journalist Ahmad Zeidabadi, the 2 were held in same prison #Iran pic.twitter.com/lTEvs0j8FM

Retweeted amnestypress (@amnestypress): We can confirm Raif Badawi has NOT been flogged today in Saudi Arabia…. http://fb.me/7l6cWOVYN 

We can confirm Raif Badawi has NOT been flogged today in Saudi Arabia. He must be released immediately & unconditionally #FreeRaif

Watched ‪#‎SunnyAfternoon‬ the story of ‪#‎TheKinks‬ @HPinterTheatre last night. Fabulous show! Will definitely go again pic.twitter.com/a1o9yZBLT4

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Following the flawed investigation by Israeli authorities into the killing of Palestinian children in Gaza time for the ICC to investigate

Israel exonerates itself by Peter Beaumont @guardian http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/11/israel-clears-military-gaza-beach-children?CMP=share_btn_fb …

We visited the site of a Saudi strike in Sanaa’s old city. At least six killed. Here’s a juxtaposed tourism calendar. pic.twitter.com/jsYFR0j7QM

Retweeted Alex Potter (@alexkpotter): Casualties unknown, but #Saudi just destroyed the most beautiful and well… http://fb.me/7G77QVzUx 

Casualties unknown, but #Saudi just destroyed the most beautiful and well preserved area in Old #Sanaa #Yemen

#Kuwait government has replaced TI Kuwait’s board, fired its staff and cancelled its lease. This must stop! http://anticorru.pt/1L39hAm 

Umfrage zum Vertrauen in die Justiz https://www.change.org/p/bundesjustizminister-heiko-maas-strafbarkeit-von-rechtsbeugung-wiederherstellen-b%C3%BCrgergerichte-einf%C3%BChren/u/11060023?recruiter=25981080&utm_source=share_update&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=share_twitter_responsive … via @Change

Coming soon: Stop the Bleeding Campaign http://www.globaltaxjustice.org/coming-soon-stop-the-bleeding-campaign/#.VXnL7Sj0jO8.twitter …

Letter From Azerbaijan Jail: Khadija Ismayilova Speaks Out http://nyti.ms/1IKtvyt 

Keep fighting for human rights, for those who are silenced. Keep fighting for right, and for good. Be loud, and be public. The people of Azerbaijan need to know that their rights are supported.

And please, don’t call just for my freedom; call for the release of all political prisoners. Stand up for freedom of expression in Azerbaijan. Stand up for human rights.

Wishful thinking I’d get 1st flight – lucky to get 2nd. Gatwick flight connections very poor, in fact it’s non-existent! #keepsmiling 

SF Declan Kearney on latest situation in the fight against Tory austerity in Ireland on the An Phoblacht website. http://www.anphoblacht.com/contents/25079 

#‎Azerbaijan‬ @BakuGames2015 are historic, but for the wrong reasons: jailing activists&journos http://www.hrw.org/node/135692 pic.twitter.com/bBRAb40O0O