Physical and Psychological Torture:

Multi-disciplinary approaches to a global problem

21st June 2019
Newcastle University London Campus

Aims of Conference

With a multidisciplinary and multicultural perspective, this OPEN one-day conference aimed to:

  1. Address contemporary socio-political challenges to torture prevention worldwide;
  2. Discuss the latest findings on the effects of psychological and physical torture, and its effectiveness;
  3. Share innovative approaches to preventing torture worldwide;
  4. Present and comment on the findings of IBAHRI's upcoming publication "Responding to Torture: Latinamerican Perspectives on a Global Challenge."
Panels

We explored two broad themes through panel discussions and questions and answers:

Panel 1: National implementation of international standards and due process in prison confinement: Two complementary tools against torture, and;

Panel 2: Coercive investigation methods: The impact on the reliability of information obtained.

The day ended with a discussion on the creation of an agenda for collaboration between practitioners and scientific research.

Refreshments

Lunch and refreshments was provided.
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Professor Gisli Gudjonsson

Clinical and Forensic Psychologist

Gisli is an Emeritus Professor of Forensic Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Kings College London and a Professor in the Psychology Department at Reykjavik University.

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Mr Mark Fallon

Security and Intelligence Expert

Mark is an author, international security consultant and career national security professional. He spent more than 30 years as a federal agent, counterintelligence officer and counterterrorism specialist.

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Gavin Oxburgh

Forensic Psychologist

Gavin is a Professor of Applied Forensic Psychology at the School of Psychology, Newcastle University, where he is the lead Forensic Psychologist. He is one of the organisers of this conference.

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Gaia Pergolo

Lawyer

Gaia is a lawyer specialized in international criminal law and human rights. From Mar 17 to Dec 18, she served as International Legal Consultant for the United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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Miguel Sarre

Lawyer and Associate Professor

Miguel Sarre (Mexico) is a retired Associate Professor at ITAM and was a member of the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture, SPT (2007-2014).

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Chris Esdaile

Legal Advisor

Chris joined REDRESS in 2017 as a Legal Advisor and he worked in South Africa on human rights issues in the period before the end of apartheid.

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Jo Kenrick

Early Career Researcher

Jo holds an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics, a B.Sc. (Psychology) from Birkbeck College and a B.A. from Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand).

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Louise Finer

National Preventive Mechanism Coordinator

Louise coordinates the UK’s National Preventive Mechanism and is based at HM Inspectorate of Prisons (London).

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Gavin Oxburgh

Forensic Psychologist

Gavin is a Professor of Applied Forensic Psychology at the School of Psychology, Newcastle University, where he is the lead Forensic Psychologist. He is one of the organisers of this conference.

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Veronica Hinestroza

Senior Programme Lawyer

Veronica manages the IBAHRI’s work in Latin America where her thematic work has a particular focus on Human rights in the Administration of Justice. She is one of the organisers of this conference.

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Fiona Gabbert

Cognitive Psychologist

Fiona is a Professor of Applied Psychology and Director of the Forensic Psychology Unit, Goldsmiths, University of London. She is one of the organisers of this conference.

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Par Engstrom

Associate Professor

Par Engstrom is Associate Professor in Human Rights at the Institute of the Americas, University College London.

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Forensic Psychology Research Group

We share teaching and research expertise and equipment/laboratories with forensic partners.

International Bar Association Human Rights Institute

The IBAHRI works with the global legal community to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession worldwide.

Forensic Psychology Unit

The Unit is a home for courses in forensic psychology; research students; short CPD courses in forensic psychology; and relevant consultancy.

International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIRG)

The iIIRG proudly sponsored this one day conference.

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The programme may be subject to change at short notice:

                 Time                                                                      Speaker/Title

          08:00 - 09:00

Registration

          09:00 – 09:30Welcome addresses:

Gavin Oxburgh PhD, Newcastle University
Mark Stephens Q.C., International Bar Association Human Rights Institute
          09:30 – 10:45Panel 1 (part 1): National implementation of international standards and due process in prison confinement: Two complementary tools against torture.

Speakers: Gaia Pergolo and Chris Esdaile

Moderator: Veronica Hinestroza

          10:45 – 11:15

Refreshment break

          11:15 – 12:30Panel 1 (part 2): National implementation of international standards and due process in prison confinement: Two complementary tools against torture.

Speakers: Miguel Sarre and Louise Finer

Moderator: Par Engstrom

          12:30 – 13:30

Lunch

          13:30 – 14:45Panel 2 (part 1): Coercive investigation methods: The impact on the reliability of information obtained.

Speakers: Mark Fallon and Jo Kenrick

Moderator: Gavin Oxburgh

          14:45 – 15:15

Refreshment break

          15:15 – 16:30Panel 2 (part 2): Coercive investigation methods: The impact on the reliability of information obtained.

Speakers: Gisli Gudjonsson and Gavin Oxburgh

Moderator: Fiona Gabbert

          16:30 – 17:30
 
Conclusions and way forward


          17:30 – 18:00

Conference closure


Talk by Professor Gisli Gudjonsson

Talk by Professor Gisli Gudjonsson

This is where you will find the talk entitled False Confessions and Miscarriages of Justice

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Talk by Professor Gavin Oxburgh

Talk by Professor Gavin Oxburgh

This is where you will find the talk entitled Physical and Psychological Torture: Give PEACE a chance

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Talk by Gaia Pergolo

Talk by Gaia Pergolo

This is where you will find the talk entitled National implementation of international standards and due process in prison confinement: Two complementary tools against torture

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