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Istanbul Protocol / Torture
An Istanbul Protocol assessment provides objective clinical evidence to document physical and psychological symptoms of torture. These reports are essential for substantiating asylum claims where the applicant’s account of persecution is contested by the Home Office.
Overview
When this report is required
- To provide objective evidence of torture in asylum and human rights claims
- To challenge Home Office “suitability for detention” decisions under the Adults at Risk policy
- To corroborate testimony regarding non-recent persecution and physical scarring
- To assess the impact of trauma on a claimant’s ability to provide a consistent witness statement
What the expert assesses
- Physical scarring and lesions
- Psychological symptoms of trauma
- Consistency between injuries and testimony
- Evidence of specific torture methodologies
- Complex PTSD and diagnostic indicators
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Clinic, Immigration Removal Centre (IRC), Remote |
| Court Acceptance | First-tier Tribunal (IAC), Upper Tribunal, High Court |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35, Istanbul Protocol Guidelines |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
Digital Delivery
Urgent Instructions
Specialist expertise
Forensic Psychiatrists
Medico-Legal Physicians
Trauma Psychologists
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.