Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Where do you get the information about torture cases?
Answer: This comes from a variety of sources, Amnesty International, Fiacat, SOS Torture being some.
Question: Can I write letters by long hand? Is it better to have them typewritten? Can I send letters by e-mail or fax?
Answer: All methods are ok. Clearly e-mail and fax get there quicker, but it's not necessary to use computers or typewriters, except of course for ease!
Question: Can I type/write letters on airmail pre-stamped paper?
Answer: Many of our members do so.
Question: Do the letters we write really work?
Answer: From feedback received we know that they do work.
Question: If I write to governments will I be stopped from ever visiting that country?
Answer: We have not heard of members having difficulties in obtaining visas or being refused entry into other countries.
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