ICCL is receiving queries from concerned members of the public, indicating that the government’s ongoing media campaigns are not reaching a wide enough audience.
Progress on Rule of Law in Ireland has stagnated, report finds
A new European report has found that Ireland’s progress on rule of law in 2024 has been minimal or stagnant.
Human rights groups, victims and families call on government to investigate historic human rights violations
A new cross-border report published today by ICCL and Northern Ireland’s Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) calls on the Irish government to establish a Historical Investigations Unit (HIU) to investigate unresolved deaths and incidents of torture and ill-treatment, including (but not limited to) cases related to the Troubles.
AI system definition guidelines fail to provide clarity
The guidelines published by the European Commission on the definition of an artificial intelligence system fail to provide clarity.
Two Irish films nominated for the ICCL Human Rights in Film Award
Five films at Dublin International Film Festival are shortlisted for the ICCL Human Rights in Film Award.
European Court decision today repudiates Irish Data Protection Commission posture
The European Court of Justice has found against the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) in a case relating to the processing of people’s intimate data by Meta.
ICCL Statement on the Programme for Government
ICCL is conducting a human rights analysis of the commitments outlined in the draft Programme for Government.
ICCL urges Minister for Justice to respond to Sallins Case petition
14 months have passed without a response from the Minister to ICCL’s call for a public inquiry into the case of the Sallins Men.
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.
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 statement on inquiry into Pat Finucane murder
ICCL warmly welcomes the announcement of a public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane in 1989.
Community and voluntary organisations afraid to criticise the State for fear of financial implications
New ICCL research report details infringements of civil society’s rights of public participation, freedom of association and freedom of expression
ICCL launches advocacy initiative Rochtain
ICCL is proud to present our new advocacy initiative, Rochtain. With supporting funding from the St. Stephen’s Green Trust, Rochtain will work to democratise and enhance the advocacy capacity of community and voluntary organisations through training, information seminars and 1-1 support.
ICCL calls for €10.3 million investment in human rights infrastructure in Budget 2024
ICCL’s pre-budget submission for 2024 contains 6 asks for the total of €10,340,000. If implemented, these items would represent a significant advancement in Ireland’s human rights infrastructure for a tiny investment, (roughly 0.017% of the projected budget spend for 2024).
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.
ICCL writes to Taoiseach about Covid Review
The human rights impact of Ireland’s reseponse to Covid-19 should be included in any review of the pandemic, ICCL has told Government.
Government scores just 38% on human rights progress
ICCL has published a report assessing how the Government has performed against its human rights commitments in the Programme for Government
‘406 Days’ wins Human Rights Film Award at Dublin International Film Festival
An Irish documentary about pickets by Debenhams workers in 2020 and 2021 has won the ICCL Human Rights Film Award at the Dublin International Film Festival