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Victims of torture detained in British prisons

By Liz Fekete

1 April 1995

The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture reports that of 47 asylum-seekers visited by the foundation in detention centres, evidence of torture could be produced in 45 cases.

The fact that doctors could not provide evidence in the two remaining cases does not suggest that they lack credibility but is merely an indication that there was no visible evidence of torture.

The foundation concludes that 'detention of asylum-seekers, particularly those who have been tortured, is harsh and unnecessary and 'The longer someone is detained, the harder it becomes to separate the trauma they suffered in the country of origin from anxiety at being again in prison'.

'A betrayal of hope and trust' a report by the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture,' 96-98 Grafton Road, London NW5 3EJ

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