About
With a multidisciplinary and multicultural perspective, this OPEN one-day conference aimed to:
- Address contemporary socio-political challenges to torture prevention worldwide;
- Discuss the latest findings on the effects of psychological and physical torture, and its effectiveness;
- Share innovative approaches to preventing torture worldwide;
- Present and comment on the findings of IBAHRI's upcoming publication "Responding to Torture: Latinamerican Perspectives on a Global Challenge."
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.
Speakers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
Louise Finer
National Preventive Mechanism Coordinator
Louise coordinates the UK’s National Preventive Mechanism and is based at HM Inspectorate of Prisons (London).
Moderators
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.
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.
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.
Par Engstrom
Associate Professor
Par Engstrom is Associate Professor in Human Rights at the Institute of the Americas, University College London.
Collaborators
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.
Programme
| Time | Speaker/Title |
08:00 - 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome addresses: Gavin Oxburgh PhD, Newcastle University Mark Stephens Q.C., International Bar Association Human Rights Institute |
| 09:30 – 10:45 | Panel 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 – 12:30 | Panel 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 – 14:45 | Panel 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 – 16:30 | Panel 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 |
Presentations
This is where you will find the talk entitled False Confessions and Miscarriages of Justice
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This is where you will find the talk entitled Physical and Psychological Torture: Give PEACE a chance
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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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