Ireland’s top rights watchdog, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has strongly condemned renewed suggestions by the Minister for Justice that the role of the Special Criminal Court may be expanded. Nearly a decade ago, the United Nations Human …
Grand Slam Jersey Sold!
Thank you to all of you who bid on our signed Grand Slam Rugby Jersey, which was successfully sold at close of business on Friday 18 December. The proceeds from the sale will help the ICCL continue its important work …
Rights News 12 Winter 2009-2010
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Murder Trials for Householders Will Not Clarify Home Defence Law says ICCL
Murder Trials for Householders Will Not Clarify Home Defence Law says ICCL Monday 14 December 2009 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has described Law Reform Commission proposals on home defence as a “have-a-go” charter, which …
Law Reform Commission Suggestions on Lethal Force “Lack Credibility” says Rights Watchdog
Law Reform Commission Suggestions on Lethal Force “Lack Credibility” says Rights Watchdog Press release, for immediate release 14 December 2009 Ireland leading rights watchdog, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), has said that some of the …
Launch of new ICCL Website
Dear members and supporters, Welcome to our new website, which was launched on 10th December, International Human Rights Day. Please feel free to browse ICCL press releases, news stories, broadcasts, newsletters and details of forthcoming events. The site also features …
Civil Partnership Bill “a significant step in the right direction” says ICCL
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has called on legislators to ensure that the Civil Partnership Bill passes smoothly through the Oireachtas. Speaking shortly after the Bill began its second stage in the Dáil this evening (3 December 2009), …
New courts complex offers a better deal for crime victims says ICCL
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has welcomed the opening of the new Criminal Courts of Justice complex at Parkgate Street, Dublin. Speaking after the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform signed legal documents paving the way for …
ICCL Submission on the (Retention of Data) Bill Nov 2009
This submission assesses four areas of the Bill where the ICCL considers that privacy rights may be most at risk: blanket retention; retention periods; disclosure of data; and, oversight and remedy. In the analysis, particular reference is made to Article …
ICCL Submission on the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2009 November 2009
This submission assesses four areas of the Bill where the ICCL considers that privacy rights may be most at risk: blanket retention; retention periods; disclosure of data; and, oversight and remedy. In the analysis, particular reference is made to Article …
UN Rights Chief Briefed on Weakened Position of Irish Watchdogs
Equality & Rights Alliance, 7 Red Cow Lane, Dublin 7 Tel: 01-8148860 www.eracampaign.org For release: November 20, 2009 The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navanethem Pillay, was briefed today by Equality & Rights Alliance (ERA) on the impact …
Judge’s Death Penalty Remarks “Deeply Misguided and Frivolous”, says ICCL
Ireland’s leading rights watchdog, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has dismissed as “deeply misguided and frivolous”, remarks by a retired judge that the use of the death penalty in Ireland might be “revisited”. Speaking in response to remarks …
The 2010 ICCL Human Rights Film Awards Launches at the Cork Film Festival
The 2010 ICCL Human Rights Film Awards launched on Saturday 7 November at the Cork Film Festival. The launch was marked with a screening of the 2009 competition shortlist at Cork’s Gate Multiplex, followed by a reception for filmmakers, festival …
Kirsten Sheridan calls on New Film Talent to Tackle Irish Human Rights Issues
Press release – for immediate release Friday 6 November 2009 Acclaimed director Kirsten Sheridan has today called on Irish film talent to tackle the pressing human rights issues facing Ireland today. Speaking in advance of tomorrow’s launch of the 2010 …
ICCL to Put Human Rights in Focus at Cork Film Festival
Human rights will be the focus this weekend as the 54th Corona Cork Film Festival hosts the launch of the second annual Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) Human Rights Film Awards. The 2010 ICCL Human Rights Film Awards will …
Rights News 11 Autumn 2009
Rights News 11 Autumn 2009.
Students Urged to ‘Think Before You Click’
Every second level school in the State is to receive a copy of a new teaching resource that urges students to take responsibility for their privacy online. Jointly developed by the National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE) and the …
ICCL and NCTE launch Think Before You Click CSPE teaching Resource
Every second level school in the State is to receive a copy of a new teaching resource that urges students to take responsibility for their privacy online. Jointly developed by the National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE) and the …
Preliminary Submission to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women’s Rights on Home Defence and the Right to Life October 2009
Over the past three years, measures have been proposed on four occasions which, if enacted, would change the law around the use of force by householders. This submission sets out the current state of the laws in Ireland and considers …
ICCL Deplores “Lack of Political Courage” of Minister for Children
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has expressed serious concerns about reports that the Government intends to revert to the flawed constitutional wording on children’s rights that it first published 2007. Speaking after a private meeting with the Minister …