The ICCL was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Martin Naughton. Martin was a long-time campaigner for the rights of persons with disabilities. He brought an incomparable wealth of expertise to bear on the development of policies and …
Ireland Again Rejects UN’s Recommendations on Abortion
‘Your Rights Right Now’ Press release – for immediate release Dublin and Geneva, 23 September 2016 Irish civil society groups will address the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva today (Friday 23 September 2016), regarding chronic shortcomings in Ireland’s human rights record, especially in …
Media advisory: On Eve of March for Choice, UN Spotlight Again Falls on Ireland’s Human Rights Record
Media advisory: On Eve of March for Choice, UN Spotlight Again Falls on Ireland’s Human Rights Record WHAT Irish civil society groups, including the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) will this Friday address the United Nations Human Rights …
JUSTICIA European Rights Network Recruiting Programme Director (EU Advocacy)
The JUSTICIA European Rights Network is a pan European Network consisting of 19 Network Member organisations based in 17 Member States, which works on EU criminal justice matters, namely procedural rights and the rights of victims of crime. As consortium …
Liam Herrick to be new Executive Director of Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Liam Herrick to be new Executive Director of Irish Council for Civil Liberties Press release for immediate release Dublin, 2 September 2016 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is very pleased to announce that its next Executive …
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Repeal the 8th Mural Rises Again
Press release – for immediate release Dublin, 3 August 2016 The Repeal the 8th mural controversially removed from the wall of the Project Arts Centre last month will be visible again this morning at the Dublin headquarters of …
Statement by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties on deportation of persons suspected of activities related to terrorism
For immediate release – 18 July 2016 Ireland’s independent human rights watchdog the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has moved swiftly to clarify the legal situation after remarks by Tánaiste and Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald TD regarding the …
Rights Chief Moves On
Rights Chief Moves On Press Release – For immediate release Ireland’s independent human rights watchdog, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) announced today (Wednesday, 22 June 2016) that its long-serving Executive Director Mr. Mark Kelly has decided to leave his position with …
Human Rights Watchdog ‘draws the line’ at use of religion to discriminate
Human rights watchdog “draws the line” at the use of religion to discriminate For immediate release 21st June 2016 The Irish Council of Civil Liberties (ICCL) today publishes a report that “draws the line” between the right to freedom of religion and equality …
Launch of the Report Drawing the Line: Tackling Tensions between Religious Freedom and Equal Treatment
Launch of the Report Drawing the Line: Tackling Tensions between Religious Freedom and Equal Treatment The event will take place on Tuesday 21 June 2016 at 3pm – 5pm in the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 2. To reserve …
New UN opinion “cranks up pressure” for abortion law reform says ICCL
Press Release, for immediate release A new opinion issued by the UN Human Rights Committee “cranks up the pressure” on the Government to reform Ireland’s “antediluvian” abortion laws, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties has said in a statement …
Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Helen McEntee T.D., launches new guide to rights of older people
Press release Tuesday 31 May 2016 Today (Tuesday 31 May 2016), newly-appointed Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Helen McEntee T.D., will join the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) to launch a Know Your Rights guide …
‘Know Your Rights – A guide for Older People’
‘Know Your Rights – A guide for Older People’ is the seventh in the ICCL’s Know Your Rights public information series. The guide provides detailed information on many of the rights and entitlements of older people in relation to autonomy …
Invite: Know Your Rights – A Guide for Older People
Invite: Know Your Rights – A Guide for Older People What is Know Your Rights: A Guide for Older People? The Guide provides up to date practical information on the rights of older people in Ireland on a range …
ICCL Human Rights Film Awards 2016: Call for Intern
ICCL Human Rights Film Awards 2016: Call for Intern The ICCL Human Rights Film Awards is Ireland’s first and only short film awards dedicated to human rights. We launched the project in 2009, aiming to bring together the best …
Watchdog Calls for “Further Disclosure” of Commissioner’s Legal Instructions
Press Release, for immediate release 25 May 2016 Ireland’s independent human rights watchdog the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has called for “further disclosure” – to the Policing Authority – of the precise instructions given on behalf of the …
Marriage Referendum First Anniversary
PRESS RELEASE: May 22nd 2016 MARRIAGE REFERENDUM ANNIVERSARY It’s one year to the day since the people of Ireland voted in overwhelming numbers to make marriage possible for all couples, regardless of gender. We hope that this joy will soon be available for couples in other …