The international Network of Civil Liberties Organisations (INCLO), of which ICCL is a member, is recruiting a Comunications Consultant to support its work. Dealdine for applications is 30th June, and details are set out here. JOB DESCRIPTION A. Post …
Royal Irish Academy/NUI Maynooth Conference on Human Rights
ICCL Participating in Major Conference on Human Rights and Culture ICCL Board member Dr. Claire Hamilton will deliver a paper on “Human Rights, Social Sciences and the Siren Call of Security” at a Conference on Human Rights: Culture and Critique at …
ICCL Statement on the Death of Donal Toolan
ICCL Statement on the Death of Donal Toolan The death has occurred of Donal Toolan, leading activist for disability rights, actor and former member of the Council of State. Donal previously served for many years as a Board member of …
ICCL calls on Oireachtas to Take up the Mantle for Repeal
ICCL calls on Oireachtas to Take up the Mantle for Repeal Dublin, 23 April 2017 This weekend the Citizens’ Assembly on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution concluded with an historic set of decisions by members in favour of abortion …
Citizens’ Assembly recognises that change is required to Irish abortion laws – Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Citizens’ Assembly recognises that change is required to Irish abortion laws – Irish Council for Civil Liberties Today (22 April 2017), the overwhelming majority of members of the Citizens’ Assembly voted to change Ireland’s abortion laws. By a margin of 87% …
ICCL seeks to recruit JUSTICIA Programme Director
We are inviting applications for the post of JUSTICIA European Rights Network Programme Director (8 Month Contract) – with the possibility of renewal, subject to funding) The JUSTICIA European Rights Network is a pan European Network consisting of 19 Network Member organisations …
ICCL welcomes ‘historic announcement’ on Traveller ethnicity
ICCL welcomes ‘historic announcement’ on Traveller ethnicity. Press Release Wednesday 1 March 2017 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has welcomed this evening’s expected statement [1 March 2017 6.45pm] by the Taoiseach that the Irish State is to …
Conference – Making Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Meaningful
The Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Initiative (ESCRI) is a coalition of over 60 civil society organisations that support strengthening the protection of economic, social and cultural rights in the Irish Constitution. When: 10.30 am to 3:30pm – 29 …
The Constitutional and Human Rights Implications of BREXIT, North and South
As the United Kingdom prepares to trigger Article 50, the potential impact of Brexit on the constitutional position of Northern Ireland and on the protection of human rights both North and South of the border is becoming an increasing cause …
Politics must not distract from crisis of confidence in state institutions, says Human Rights Watchdog
Politics must not distract from crisis of confidence in state institutions, says Human Rights Watchdog Press Release – for immediate release 13 February 2017 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) today called for a renewed focus …
“Commission of Inquiry must be empowered to help ‘stop the rot'”, says human rights watchdog.
Press Release 10 February 2017 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) today expressed its concerns at the ongoing controversy surrounding the treatment of Garda whistle-blower Sergeant Maurice McCabe and notes that issues arising may be so profound as to …
Public Meetings in Galway to Focus on ‘Your Rights. Right Now’
PRESS NOTICE Wednesday, 9th February 2011 Organisations and individuals in Galway are invited to participate in one of two public information sessions on human rights in Ireland, taking place at the Galway People’s Resource Centre, St Claire’s Walk, Merchant’s Road, Galway. …
Permitting Pre-Clearance to Operate in Ireland May Violate Human Rights
Joint Statement from Irish Human Rights Organisations Monday, 30 January 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE President Trump’s Executive Order adopting a targeted ban on refugees and migrants from certain countries should be strongly and categorically condemned …
ICCL Calls on Government to Legislate for Access to a Lawyer During Interrogation
ICCL Calls on Government to Legislate for Access to a Lawyer During Interrogation Reacting to the Supreme Court Decision in the case of DPP v Doyle, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) once again called on the Government …
ICCL Welcomes Publication of Victims of Crime Bill
29 December 2016 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) today (29 December 2016) welcomed the publication of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill. ICCL has campaigned consistently for the implementation into Irish law of the EU’s Victim Directive, …
Ireland has central role in global surveillance and privacy rights, says Human Rights Watchdog
Ireland has central role in global surveillance and privacy rights, says Human Rights Watchdog The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) will today (Wednesday 7th December 2016) host a symposium on privacy rights in the digital age. Challenging the notion …
Human Rights Obligations left outstanding following publication of report, says rights watchdog
Human Rights Obligations left outstanding following publication of report, says rights watchdog In response to the publication of the report on the Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme, the independent rights watchdog, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has noted the important …
Surveillance & Democracy: Privacy Rights in the Digital Age symposium
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) on behalf of the International Network of Civil Liberties Organisations (INCLO) invites you to a symposium titled Surveillance & Democracy: Privacy Rights in the Digital Age with Prof. Joseph Cannataci, UN Special …
A Round Table with Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Mr Nils Muižnieks
The Centre for Criminal Justice & Human Rights, University College, Cork and The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) cordially invite you to Ireland and the Council of Europe Today A Round Table with Council of Europe Commissioner for …
Annual Report 2016
Here is the ICCL Annual Report for 2016: ICCL Annual Report 2016