Research & Reports

Raising awareness of human rights issues through research and reports

We are leading international human rights lawyers we are commissioned by companies, non-governmental organisations, civil society groups and individuals to undertake research and produce public or internal reports on all human rights issues.

We work with teams of intelligence experts to investigate specific issues and where appropriate we work with communications experts to show findings in the media.

An effective way to raise the profile of complex social issues, in-depth reports can be influential tools for change. We are experienced in the production and promotion of reports that seek to raise awareness of specific human rights issues. In particular, we have the experience and networks for disseminating reports among those mostly likely to effect change: parliamentarians, business groups and the international human rights community.

IHR-Advisors has an impressive track record of advocating on behalf of clients before international courts and tribunals in some of the most complex and high-stakes human rights cases. This wealth of experience is drawn upon to produce influential reports and to undertake evaluations and monitoring of complex cases.

Environment, Social and Governance Reports

We produce internal ESG reports for companies and businesses by reviewing infrastructures and policies with particular focus on international human rights law compliance.

As experts in human rights we are instructed to generate reports on ESG risks using the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. As part of both preventative measures and in response to concerns, we are brought in as independent advisors to investigate and find solutions.

War Crimes and Trial Monitoring

We are commissioned to monitor and evaluate trials relating to allegations war crimes and human rights violations. We conduct independent legal reports on behalf of domestic and international courts and tribunals towards strengthening the rule of law. To this end, our independent contributions increase efficiency and improve accountability through tried and tested mechanisms of monitoring and evaluation.

WHAT WE DO

International Law

Interpol

Legal & Litigation Campaigns

Pro Bono

Research & Reports

Sanctions

UN Special Procedures

Public Reports by IHR-Advisors

This Report sets out the conclusions of a cross-party Fact-Finding Panel of British parliamentarians who have been assembled to consider rights of British women in the United Arab Emirates and whether or not they are adequately protected.
The Report was prepared by Sir Peter Bottomley MP, Baroness Helena Kennedy QC and Debbie Abrahams MP with legal Counsel from Rhys Davies and Ben Keith (IHR Advisors).
The Panel conducted an investigation involving a detailed evidence gathering process, including submissions from human rights organisations, testimony from victims, analysis of legal sources and analysis of press reports and publicly available material.
The Panel held an Open Evidence Session and heard live evidence from three British women, Caitlin McNamara, Asa Hutchinson and Tiina Juahianen, as well as submissions from Counsel, Caoilfhoinn Gallagher QC, on behalf of a fourth complainant. The Panel also heard live submissions from representatives of three leading NGOs.
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A report by former UK DPP, Sir David Calvert-Smith, assisted by IHR Advisors, questions the UAE’s influence over Interpol including a €50m donation and the UAE Police General inspector reported to be the leading candidate for next Interpol President. The report contends that Interpol’s presidential voting and nominations are completely opaque with no list of candidates made public. The UAE candidate for Presidency of Interpol is accused of human rights violations including presiding over the detention and torture of British citizens. Furthermore, the UAE has a history of abusing Interpol Red Notice system and practising forced rendition of individuals form overseas. The UAE also has an abysmal track record of human rights both at home and abroad and it is concerning that they might have an even stronger influence over Interpol. The report therefore recommends that Interpol publishes the other candidates for the role and does not elect UAE candidate.
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This Report sets out the conclusions of a Factfinding Panel of British parliamentarians who have been assembled to consider the risks to business people who do business in the UAE and to consider whether or not their basic human rights are adequately protected.

This Reports was prepared by Baroness Helena Kennedy of the Shaws, KC, the Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KC MP and the Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP with legal counsel from international human rights barristers, Rhys Davies of Temple Garden Chambers and Ben Keith of 5 St Andrew’s Hill, as well as Olivia Chessell, paralegal to the Factfinding Panel.

The Panel was assembled following approach by relatives of individuals who have been unlawfully detained in Dubai. The panel has conducted a detailed investigation into the rights of British business people, and business people more generally, in the UAE. An invite was sent to the Government of the UAE to respond, but no response was received.

This report considers the deficiencies in the criminal justice system in the UAE, with a specific focus on the treatment of business people, with a primary focus on UK nationals, but also considering other individuals.

The Panel has conducted a detailed evidence gathering process including: submissions from human rights organisations, expert evidence from business and academic sources, oral and written testimony from victims and their families, an analysis of legal sources, press reports and publicly available material.

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