Dublin, 4 June 2019 ICCL worked together with Dr Maeve O’Rourke of the Irish Centre for Human Rights to make a submission to the Oireachtas Justice Committee’s consultation on the Direct Provision system. We add our voice to those voices …
Why Rights Trump Hate
At ICCL we believe in human rights and dignity. We oppose anything that impinges on your fundamental rights. That’s why we oppose Trump’s policies and his visit to our country. Here is just some of the work we undertake everyday …
Rights Trump Hate
At ICCL we believe in human rights and dignity. We work hard every day to protect your fundamental rights. And we oppose anything that impinges on those rights, including Trump.
Coalition for YES welcomes divorce result
Dublin, 25 May 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/ The Coalition for YES, a coalition of NGOs and lawyers, have welcomed the resounding YES vote in the divorce referendum. Speaking as the results rolled in, executive director of the Irish Council for …
ICCL publishes 2018 Annual Report
Dublin, 16 May 2019 Read our full annual report by following this link. Referendum Campaigns ICCL had a busy year in 2018, not least because of our campaigns in two seminal referendums – the referendum to repeal the 8th, and …
Human rights and arts organisations to celebrate artistic expression
Human rights and arts organisations come together to celebrate free artistic expression and call for an end to censorship in all of its forms.
ICCL submission to the public consultation on establishing an Electoral Commission
15 March 2019 ICCL has made a submission to the Department of Housing and Local Government’s public consultation on the establishment of an Electoral Commission. ICCL supports the establishment of an Electoral Commission because we believe it can strengthen the …
ICCL publishes latest edition of Rights News!
From victory for free speech in the blasphemy referendum, to the Guard Our Rights campaign for police reform, mass protests and mass surveillance, it’s been another busy semester for ICCL! Read all about it in Rights News for Autumn Winter …
Rights News Spring/Summer 2018
From campaigning for reproductive rights with Together for Yes, to launching our campaigns for Garda reform and freedom of association, the first half of 2018 was a busy time for ICCL! Click the link below to read all about it…. …
ICCL calls for immediate legislation for safe zones around abortion clinics
Dublin, 8 January 2019 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Health Simon Harris that he intends to legislate for safe zones around abortion provision centres and called for him to move …
A Brief History of the Insitutionalisation of Discrimination Against Irish Travellers
29 November 2018 Dr. Sindy Joyce took over the ICCL twitter account on Woman Human Rights Defender (WHRD) Day on 29 November 2018 as part of the Front Line Defenders #WHRDtakeover. Here we compile her tweets from that day together. …
ICCL publishes follow-up report to UN Committee Against Torture
ICCL Follow-up report to UNCAT This report by the ICCL was submitted to the United Nations Committee Against Torture (CAT) on 26 November 2018 and forms part of the process of ‘follow-up’ to the CAT’s second set of Concluding Observations on Ireland, …
ICCL says 3-day abortion waiting period not rights-compliant
Dublin, 7 November 2018 As the Joint Oireachtas Committee discusses the proposed three day waiting period for abortion care, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has said that the waiting period contained in the proposed legislation does not comply …
ICCL welcomes Amnesty result; calls on Government to amend unclear law
Dublin, 31 July 2018 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) today welcomes the outcome of the legal challenge taken by Amnesty International Ireland against the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPOC). SIPOC has agreed to fully retract its demand …
Ireland has among highest rates of hate crime against people of African background and transgender people in the EU, but no laws to address it
Dublin, 4 July 2018 In a report launched today by Emily Logan, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, Ireland is shown to be seriously deficient in addressing hate crime. The Lifecycle of a Hate Crime: …
Ratify OPCAT and allow inspection of direct provision centres: ICCL
Dublin, 26 June 2018 Ratify OPCAT and allow inspection of direct provision centres: ICCL On International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is calling for the ratification of the Optional …
Members’ Report on Referendum to Repeal the 8th
The overwhelming vote of the Irish people on 25 May to repeal the 8th Amendment was a watershed moment for human rights and equality in Ireland. Many of the ICCL membership have played key roles in the long battle against …
INCLO Statement on Women’s Right to Equality and Access to Reproductive Healthcare Including Abortion
The International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations (INCLO) firmly believes that women and girls have the right to be informed of and to have access to safe, effective, affordable and acceptable methods of fertility regulation of their choice. INCLO further …
ICCL celebrates Historic Vote for Women’s Rights
Dublin, 26 May 2018 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) today warmly welcomed the overwhelming referendum vote to repeal Article 40.3.3 of the Constitution (the Eighth Amendment). Liam Herrick, executive director of the Irish Council for Civil …
ICCL convenes 1983 Anti-Amendment campaigners for ‘Under the 8th’ event
Dublin, 23 May 2018 Former Supreme Court judge Catherine McGuinness, Senator Ivana Bacik, and editor of Hot Press magazine Niall Stokes were amongst speakers at an event organised by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) which brought together people …