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Omega's publications provide researchers, policy makers and the media with information, data and policy recommendations which are independent and rigorously researched using open sources.
We work with an international network of partners and associates to disseminate our findings.
Omega's research, policy expertise and images have been used in a wide variety of reports, policy briefings and campaign materials by national, regional and international organisations including Amnesty International, the UN and the European Commission.
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 UPR - Thailand Omega's Submission to the third cycle of the Universal Periodic Review of Thailand
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 Review of EU Anti-Torture Regulation and its implementation Findings and recommendations from Omega's review of the EU Anti-Torture Regulation
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 Factsheet on Tools of Torture in Indonesian Prisons This factsheet provides an overview of the law enforcement weapons and equipment used in Indonesia, the issues surrounding their use, international standards, and key information to note when documenting weapons or equipment.
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 Monitoring Weapons and Restraints in Places of Detention: A Practical Guide. A Practical Guide and Pocket Book for Detention Monitors, Torture Prevention Bodies and other interested parties to assist in monitoring weapons and restraints in places of detention.
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 Manufacture, trade and use of 'tools of torture' in the Council of Europe, Revised June 2018 Revised Omega report seeking to encourage and inform a process undertaken by the Council of Europe to develop rules targeting the trade in security equipment that could be used to facilitate torture
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 Manufacture, trade and use of ‘tools of torture’ in the Council of Europe Report seeking to inform the process undertaken by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to develop rules targeting the trade in security equipment that could be used to facilitate torture.
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 Briefing Paper: Use of Tools of Torture in OSCE participating States Exploratory investigation conducted by the Omega Research Foundation into the trade in and use of law enforcement equipment used for torture and other ill-treatment in OSCE participating States across several regions.
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 EU: Time to eradicate the torture trade Press release urging the European Parliament to vote in favour of strengthening the European Union’s regulation combatting the trade in equipment that can be used to torture, ill-treat or execute people.
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 Manufacturing torture? South Africa’s trade in electric shock equipment. A joint report by Omega and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS,South Africa). Examining the manufacture and trade of electric shock equipment from South Africa and options for stronger export controls.
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 Tools of torture? Use of electric shock equipment among African police. A joint briefing by Omega and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS, South Africa). Highlighting misuse of electric shock equipment by law enforcement officials, and policy options to prohibit and prevent torture.
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 Compliance through pain Electric shock equipment in South African prisons. A joint briefing by Omega and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS, South Africa). Examining the misuse of electric shock equipment and recommending the prohibition of body worn electric shock devices.
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 Why the EU Should Ban the Commercial Marketing of Inhumane Policing and Prison Equipment This report details how legal loopholes have allowed potential tools of torture to be advertised and sometimes displayed at trade fairs within the EU
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 Use of Tear Gas on Peaceful Protesters. February 2016. The report offers a brief summary analysis of Human Rights investigations into the misuse of tear gas on peaceful and civilian protesters member states of the Council of Europe.
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 Chinese riot control agent means of delivery. November 2015. This paper focuses on the production and promotion by Chinese companies of a range of riot control agents, and how their delivery risks breaching international law.
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 The Deployment of Law-enforcement Equipment. September 2015. Collaborative study with SIPRI and the Open Society Foundations, into the manufacture, trade and use of prison and policing equipment and weapons in Central Asia.
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 Europe's Trade in Execution and Torture Technology. May 2015. A joint Amnesty-Omega report highlighting the need for strengthened controls over the trade in torture and execution technologies by the European Union
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 Body-Worn Electric Shock Equipment. May 2015. Poster submitted to the 8th European Symposium on Non-Lethal Weapons, Ettlingen, Germany. The poster addresses concerns about their use, providing recommendations to states.
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 Submission to the UN Committee Against Torture. April/May 2015. Submission in advance of the 54th Session, detailing equipment and practices "of concern" in Bahrain, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and New Zealand.
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 Use of Police Equipment in Kenya. January 2015. This table profiles law enforcement equipment used by police in the Lang’ata Primary School. Police fired tear gas at protesters following a decision to sell a school playground.
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 Floating Armouries: Implications and Risks. December 2014. Examining floating armouries off the Gulf of Aden, the report concludes that there is a worrying lack of regulation regarding the operation and use of floating armouries.
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 China North Industries Group Corporate (CNGC). October 2014. This working paper attempts to unpick the structure of China North Industries Group Corporation (CNGC), one of China’s largest state-owned companies.
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 China's Trade in Tools of Torture and Repression. September 2014. This report documents China’s manufacture of and trade in law enforcement equipment, and considers some examples of how this equipment is used in China and abroad.
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 No More Delays: Putting an end to the EU trade in “tools of torture”. June 2012. Joint report on the efficacy and implementation of Council Regulation (EC) which was presented to the Committee on Common Rules for Exports of Products.
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 Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review on the UPR. October 2011. Submission presented by Omega Research Foundation to the Periodic Review 12th Session of the Working Group concerning United Republic of Tanzania's obligations under Sections B, C and D.
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 Use of less/non lethal items by correctional officials. December 2010. Submission on the Correctional Matters Amendment Bill [B41-2101] concerning Electro-Shock Devices, Teargas, Batons, Leg-Cuffs and Belly-Chains.
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 Police and Security Equipment in South Africa. June 2010. World Cup Special Issue guide for journalists and researchers to aid in the identification of security and policing equipment used by South African police forces.
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 EU ban on the trade in 'tools of torture'. March 2010. Amnesty-Omega techincal report seeking to facilitate and inform an EU-led process currently assessing the implementation and effectiveness of EU Regulation 1236/2005.
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 Guinea: "You Did Not Want the Military, So Now We are Going To Teach You a Lesson, February 2010 The events of 28 September 2009 and their aftermath
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 A visual guide to policing and security equipment in China. August 2008. 2008 Beijing Olympics special issue providing visual reference guide for journalist and researchers to help identify security and police equipment supplied to China.
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 Effective laws to control arms in Ireland. Sept 2007. "Controlling a Deadly Trade" provides recommendations for effective laws in Ireland, arguing that current controls lack transparency and accountability, particularly in terms of "dual-use" goods.
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 Indian Helicopters for Myanmar: Making a Mockery of Embargoes? July 2007. A joint report by European NGOs concerned with the sale of Indian helicopters which contain components made in the EU being sold to Myanmar.
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 Controlling the supply of "tools of torture". June 2007. This article argues that China not only routinely uses torture equipment, but is also a key exporter of such equipment to other countries. It provides recommendations for domestic and regional controls.
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 Sustaining conflict and human rights abuses. June 2006. Amnesty report providing evidence of China's transfers of military, security and police equipment which have been used persistently and systematically for violations.
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 Japan's Hidden Arms Trade. March 2005. This paper questions the extent to which Japan's long-held arms export ban (now lifted) has been adhered to, highlighting inconsistencies and loopholes. It argues for more transparency.
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 Claws of the Celtic Tiger: Irish Manufacture of Military & Security Equipment and Dual Use Components Published by Amnesty International's Irish Section as an appendix to the "Undermining Global Security" report.
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 Undermining Global Security: The European Union's Arms Exports. February 2004 An Amnesty International report analysing the European Union's arms exports (AI Index: ACT 30/003/2004).
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 An appraisal of technologies for political control. January 1998. "An assessment of crowd control technology options for the European Union” grew out of a 1997 Science and Technology Options Assessment report in 1997.
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