ICCL has submitted a report to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
ICCL Statement on the Programme for Government
ICCL is conducting a human rights analysis of the commitments outlined in the draft Programme for Government.
General Election Manifestos: ICCL’s Human Rights Analysis
During the 2024 general election campaign, ICCL will highlight some measures published in political party manifestos relating to human rights and civil liberties in Ireland.
ICCL Submission to the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance
ICCL met members of ECRI during its November 2024 monitoring mission to Ireland.
ICCL urges parties to reform justice system, block surveillance and protect minorities
Civil liberties organisation launches its election manifesto.
Coalition Against Hate Crime welcomes Seanad passage of Hate Crime Bill
We are now one step closer to having hate crime law in Ireland, which will recognise the harm these crimes have on individuals and impacted communities.
ICCL statement on the government’s committment to accede to the UNCRPD Optional Protocol
The government’s commitment is positive, but we must ensure that disabled people’s rights are not violated in the first place.
Coalition Against Hate Crime statement on the Hate Crime and Incitement to Violence or Hatred Bill
The Coalition Against Hate Crime is disappointed that the government is dropping hate speech measures but we welcome their commitment to pass the hate crime legislation.
ICCL writes to Minister for Justice and Senators re: proposed naturalised citizenship amendments
16 July 2024Today, ICCL wrote to Senators and the Minister for Justice outlining concerns on proposals to allow naturalised Irish citizens to have their citizenship revoked. Aside from creating a tiered form of citizenship, the way the proposal was introduced …
Joint statement: European Court of Human Rights rules against Russia: Trans parent’s foster-care termination violates family rights
12 July 2024 In a judgement published yesterday, the European Court of Human Rights found that Russia violated the right to private and family life of a trans man and his two foster children by terminating the foster care agreement …
Press release: Coalition Against Hate Crime call on Government to ensure Hate Crime Bill is passed as a matter of urgency
Data published today shows that hate crime has increased for second year running 8 May 2024 The Coalition Against Hate Crime, a group of 23 civil society organisations which represent communities impacted by hate crime, is calling on the Government …
ICCL and INAR launch ‘Policing and Racial Discrimination in Ireland: A Community and Rights Perspective’ Report
New report reveals minority community perceptions of racial discrimination by An Garda Síochána 4 April 2024 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) have today launched a report which details the perceptions and …
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: UN Committee review of Ireland strongly informed by ICCL
5 March 2024 The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights’ (CESCR) concluding observations on the fourth periodic report of Ireland are now out. Nine years after the end of the last review, the Committee’s recommendations and concerns mirror much of …
ICCL Alternative Report to UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
15 February 2024 ICCL Equality and Hate Crime Senior Policy Officer Luna Liboni will present to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) in Geneva today. CESCR is the United Nations Treaty Body which monitors the implementation …
ICCL writes to Oireachtas setting out recommendations on proposed referendum wording
ICCL has made suggestions for how to protect human rights and ensure clarity in the forthcoming referendums.
ICCL statement on the Dublin riots
24 November 2023 All of us in ICCL are appalled at yesterday’s events and hope that the woman and children who were attacked on Parnell Square make a full recovery. We are thinking of them and their loved ones today. …
Coalition Against Hate Crime letter to TDs in advance of statements on LGBTI+ equality in the Dáil
The Coalition Against Hate Crime has written to TDs in advance of Tuesday’s statements on LGBTI+ equality in the Dáil and has urged them to support the the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022.
Coalition Against Hate Crime Second Stage Briefing Note for Senators on the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Legislation is key to tackle hate crime and extreme hate speech, but we need to get it right. While supporting the general aim of the Bill, at previous legislative stages the Coalition has expressed key concerns that have, so far, for the most part not been addressed
ICCL Second Stage Briefing Note for Senators on Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
ICCL has engaged with the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022 throughout its legislative scrutiny. Together with the other members of the Coalition Against Hate Crime, we have compiled an extensive list of suggested amendments for Dáil Committee stage
ICCL submission to the Inter-Departmental Committee on the Referendums on Family, Care and Gender Equality
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has made a submission to the Inter-Departmental Committee on the Referendums on Family, Care and Gender Equality following the publication of proposed wording for constitutional change in articles 40.1 and 41.2 of the Irish Constitution.