The Irish Council for Civil Liberties recently made a submission on the General Scheme of the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025.
Government’s plan for permanent non-jury court may require a referendum, warns ICCL
Ireland’s Special Criminal Court is incompatible with international and constitutional human rights obligations.
Urgent need for legislation regulating covert policing, warns ICCL
ICCL has written to the Minister for Justice urging him to introduce legislation on covert policing as a priority.
ICCL statement on ‘Transforming An Garda Síochána 2018-2024’ report
ICCL welcomes the publication today by An Garda Síochána of its progress on reforms since the Commission on the Future of Policing (CoFPI)’s 2018 recommendations, but cautions that the journey of reform is far from over.
The Prison Overcrowding Crisis: What are the Implications for Sentencing?
Join ICCL and the Bar Council of Ireland on Wednesday, 18 June.
ICCL statement on repeal of Offences Against the State Acts
While we welcome the news that the Minister for Justice intends to repeal the Offences Against the State Acts, we are deeply concerned at the government’s plans to retain a permanent non-jury court.
ICCL statement on the State’s apology to the family of Shane O’Farrell
Yesterday’s State apology marked a profoundly significant moment for the family of Shane O’Farrell, who was killed in a hit-and-run in 2011.
Police Reform in a Changing Ireland: Next Steps After COFPI
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties recently published the outcome report of its first annual policing conference.
Policing of Far-Right Intimidation in the Republic of Ireland
ICCL, in partnership with the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ), will host its 2nd annual policing conference on May 19th.
ICCL statement on the commencement of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024
We welcome the commencement, though there are shortcomings and gaps in the legislation.
ICCL Statement on INAR Report Revealing Racial Profiling and Discrimination by An Garda Síochána
The new report reveals that people of African descent and Brazilians in Ireland have a deep lack of trust in An Garda Síochána.
ICCL statement on the Policing Authority’s Review of Public Order Policing
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties welcomes the publication of the Policing Authority’s review of public order policing.
Body-worn Cameras: Practice, Procedure and Policy Considerations
The Bar Council of Ireland and ICCL are delighted to invite you to “Body-worn Cameras: Practice, Procedure and Policy Considerations.”
ICCL is hiring a Procedural Rights Fellow
The Bar of Ireland – ICCL Fellowship is seeking applications from interested candidates in Years 1-3 who have a strong interest in justice reform, criminal and constitutional law.
ICCL Statement on the Programme for Government
ICCL is conducting a human rights analysis of the commitments outlined in the draft Programme for Government.
New report recommends reforms to selection and appointment of judges
ICCL has published a new report that makes recommendations for reforming the judicial appointments process.
ICCL Submission to the Public Consultation on Jury Reform
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties recently made a submission to the Public Consultation on Jury reform,
Thousands of unlawful Garda surveillance dossiers created about children including infants
Thousands of unlawful Garda intelligence files were created about children under the age of 12 between 1999 and 2023, a report has revealed.
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.