Omega Research Foundation

08 Jul 2016 / by Omega Research Foundation and Mothepa Shadung

Time to rethink SA's use of electric shock equipment

The use of electric shock equipment by correctional services and the South African Police Service has been implicated in serious abuses.

27 Jun 2016 / by Omega Research Foundation and Noël Stott

Tools of torture: South Africa's trade in electric shock equipment

South Africa's failure to control the manufacture of electric shock devices and their use by law enforcement officials contravenes its commitment to protecting human rights.

24 Jun 2016 / by Omega Research Foundation

Manufacturing torture? South Africa's trade in electric shock equipment

South Africa's use and trade of electric shock devices is at odds with its constitutional and international obligations to protect human rights.

24 Jun 2016 / by Omega Research Foundation

Compliance through pain: electric shock equipment in South African prisons

Various kinds of electric shock devices are authorised for use in South African prisons, despite harmful medical effects. Greater regulation is urgently needed.