ICCL is calling for an independent investigation into the role of An Garda Síochána in the Lynskey and Kerrigan case
ICCL Second Stage Briefing Note for Senators on Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill (2023)
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) broadly welcomes the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill, (PSCS Bill). This Bill introduces some welcome reforms, in line with recommendations by the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (CoFPI).
ICCL-CAJ Conference: Police Surveillance North and South
ICCL conference in Dublin in October: ‘Police Surveillance North and South: Covert Intelligence, Facial Recognition Technology, Oversight and Human Rights’
Sallins Men deserve independent inqury – human rights organisations
Four leading human rights organisations are calling on the Minister for Justice to establish an independent inquiry into the abuse suffered by the Sallins Men.
Not enough is being done to ensure human rights are at the heart of the Garda reform programme
Five years on, the recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland have yet to be fully implemented.
Bodyworn cameras pilot must ensure fundamental rights are protected – ICCL
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) today cautiously welcomes the announcement from An Garda Síochána that they will pilot the introduction of bodyworn cameras before moving to a national roll-out.
Excavations must align with international human rights law and standards
On the UN International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties reiterates our call for the State to ratify the UN Convention on Enforced Disappearances (CED), and to ensure the excavations at the former mother and baby institution in Tuam align with international human rights law.
New policing Bills do not provide sufficient oversight of An Garda Síochána – ICCL
Two pieces of policing legislation will be considered back to back on Wednesday evening by the Daíl Justice Committee: the Garda (Recording Devices) Bill and the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill.
Secret tracking of people’s vehicles using ANPR must be subject to judicial approval in the Recording Devices bill
ICCL and Digital Rights Ireland have submitted a comprehensive list of amendments to legislators.
Roundtable Event on the Special Criminal Court
ICCL is hosting a roundtable event on the Special Criminal Court on Friday 7 July in Dublin.
Minister must implement Review Group’s recommendation and repeal the Offences Against the State Acts
ICCL has written to the Minister for Justice calling on her to repeal the Offences Against the State Acts
Key recommendations of the Offences Against the State Acts Review Group must be implemented immediately – ICCL
Government must commit to bring Ireland’s entire justice system in line with human rights law.
ICCL calls for immediate publication of review of Special Criminal Court
ICCL has urged the Minister for Justice to immediately publish the independent review of the Special Criminal Court.
Working with victims of crime: training days in Limerick and Dublin
ICCL has organised two free training sessions for people working with victims of crime.
ICCL urges Minister for Justice to seize opportunity for strong oversight of An Garda Síochána
Draft legislation will be a missed opportunity unless key amendments are made
ICCL submission on the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill
Garda oversight bodies must be given sufficient powers and independence if they are to ensure Gardaí operate within the law and with respect for human rights
Criticism of FRT plans by Government TDs welcomed by ICCL
ICCL welcomes the acknowledgement by Government TDs that the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) by An Garda Síochána poses a serious risk to people’s fundamental rights
New Policing Bill is missed opportunity to ensure proper Garda oversight, says ICCL
ICCL urges the Oireachtas to ensure that new proposals for improved Garda oversight are strengthened
ICCL is carrying out research on victims’ rights and supports, and we want to hear from you
ICCL is researching how victims of crime in Ireland experience the criminal justice system and developing training to improve how they are supported
ICCL calls for robust Oireachtas scrutiny of legislation allowing Gardai use of new surveillance technology
1 February 2023 ICCL has written to the Minister for Justice this week outlining its concerns ahead of Dáil debate today The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is deeply concerned about some elements of the proposed Garda Síochána (Recording …