Dozens of Civil Society Groups Protest Exclusion from Constitutional Convention Press release for immediate release Tuesday 10 July 2012 Over 60 organisations large and small from the length and breadth of Ireland have today (Tuesday 10 July 2012) added …
ICCL Welcomes Ministers’ Gay Marriage Pledges
Press release for immediate release Monday 2 July 2012 Ireland’s human rights watchdog, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has today (2 July 2012) welcomed the public statements of support for gay marriage by the Tánaiste, Eamon Gilmore TD …
Exposé of Exploited Workers Scoops Top Human Rights Film Award
Spanish documentary duo Roser Corella and Alfonso Moral scooped the top prize at the Fourth Annual Irish Council for Civil Liberties Human Rights Film Awards Gala, which took place in Dublin’s Light House Cinema tonight (Thursday 28 June 2012). Their …
Media Note – Victoria Smurfit takes to Hollywood beach for Film Awards Jury Duty
Note for Diary and Picture Editors for event taking place on Thursday 28 June in Dublin’s Light House Cinema Beach photocall shots of Victoria Smurfit taken this week in Los Angeles are linked HERE and below and available to carry …
“Hear Our Voices” Groups Tell Government
Caption: Ms Michele Brandt speaking at the International Symposium on the Constitutional Convention – Thursday 21 June 2012 Caption: Senator Katherine Zappone speaking at the International Symposium on the Constitutional Convention – Thursday 21 June 2012 Press release: …
ICCL Reacts to Publication of Shatter’s Proposals on Rights and Equality.
Press release – Tuesday 5 June 2012 Ireland’s independent human rights watchdog, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has welcomed the publication of the General Scheme of the Bill and the Minister’s acceptance of the recommendations of the Working …
We’re on Fund it! Pledge today for amazing rewards, and support the ICCL Film Awards!
We have launched our very first campaign with our friends at Fundit.ie to support this year’s ICCL Human Rights Film Awards, and we are hoping that you – and others from our community of supporters – will visit our Fundit.ie page, pledge …
Fricker, Sheridan and Norris Announce Rights Film Shortlist
Embargo: 12.30, Wednesday 30 May 2012 The shortlist for the 4th annual Irish Council for Civil Liberties Human Rights Film Awards was today (Wednesday 30 May 2012) announced by a celebrity jury, including Oscar winner Brenda Fricker, Oscar nominated director …
Top Torture Expert Hits Town As Report Deadline Looms
https://vimeo.com/43021127 28 May 2012 Press release – for immediate release Speaking in a personal capacity at an event hosted by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties today (Monday 28 May 2012) , one of the world’s leading anti-torture experts, Felice …
Rights Watchdog will Apply “Tough New Criteria” to assess Credibility of HREC
Press Release – For immediate release Friday 20 April 2012 Ireland’s independent human rights watchdog, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has indicated that “tough new criteria” will be applied to determine whether the new Human Rights and Equality …
Shatter faces calls to “champion” victims’ rights
Press Release – For immediate release Thursday 12 April 2012 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter TD faced calls to be a “true champion” for victims’ rights at a high-level conference hosted by the Irish Council for …
Shatter faces calls to “champion” victims’ rights
https://vimeo.com/40945242 Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr Alan Shatter TD faced calls to be a “true champion” for victims’ rights at a high-level conference hosted by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) in Dublin Castle today (Thursday, 12 …
Know Your Rights – Your Rights as a Prisoner
The ICCL is delighted today to launch Know Your Rights: Your Rights as a Prisoner. This is the fourth pack in the Know Your Rights series. Produced with the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT), it aims to help you to …
Ireland’s Rights Record under UN Spotlight
Ireland’s Rights Record under UN Spotlight Press release – Dublin and Geneva, Thursday, 15 March 2012 Ireland’s human rights record will come under intense scrutiny at the United Nations in Geneva today (15 March 2012) for the second time in …
Rights Groups say Government Must Act on UN Pledge
Rights Groups say Government Must Act on UN Pledge Press release – for immediate release – Dublin and Geneva, Thursday, 15 March 2012 Your Rights, Right Now, a coalition of 17 civil society organisations, has called upon the Government to …
Coming soon: Major European Conference on Victims’ Rights
EU Directive on Victims’ Rights: Opportunities and Challenges for Ireland 9.30am – 2.30pm, Thursday 12 April 2012 Dublin Castle Conference Centre How will the upcoming draft EU Directive on the rights of victims of crime change the position of the …
Constitutional Review Body should not be “cooked up behind closed doors” says ICCL
Press Release – For immediate release Wednesday 22 February 2012 Ireland’s independent human rights watchdog, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has welcomed the announcement that draft proposals for the constitutional convention will be published shortly. However, the Council …
Rights Council Criticises Shatter’s “Lax” Home Defence Bill
Press Release – For immediate release Thursday 12 January 2012 Ireland’s independent human rights watchdog, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has criticised the “lax” provisions on home defence that have been signed into law by Minister Alan Shatter …
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