Prof. Helen Duffy, Human Rights in Practice
rightsinpractice.bsky.social
Prof. Helen Duffy, Human Rights in Practice
@rightsinpractice.bsky.social
Runs an international human rights practice (HRiP) and Professor at Leiden law; posting on human rights, law in armed conflict, justice and accountability, counter-terrorism, climate justice, judicial independence and rule of law under pressure
See in-depth press coverage this week of the payment by the UK to our client, #Guantanamo ‘forever prisoner’ #abuZubaydah, settling his claim re. UK complicity in CIA torture. His outrageous 24yr detention without charge or trial continues. Links to BBCNews & radio & press are here bit.ly/3NjrF0m:
Extensive Press Coverage of UK Settlement in Abu Zubaydah’s CIA Torture Complicity case — Human Rights in Practice
There was extensive press coverage this week of the settlement between the UK government and our client, #torture victim and #Guantanamo ‘forever prisoner’ #AbuZubaydah . I am pleased that most r...
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January 18, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Look forward to joining this event to discuss how we seek justice for atrocities in #Palestine, the role of #internationallaw and #humanrights
📢Join us for a dialogue on oppression and justice with Prof. @alettesmeulers.bsky.social and Prof. Helen Duffy to hear how international law can confront human rights violations in Palestine.

📍 Hague Humanity Hub
📅 November 28, 17:00-19:00
🔥Fireside chat + networking drinks!
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November 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM