This is about freedom of speech: ICCL criticises removal of Maser mural
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has said that today’s removal of the well-known Repeal the 8th mural by street ...
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ICCL Statement on Ireland v United Kingdom
ICCL disappointed by European Court of Human Rights’ decision in Ireland v UK case; highlights need for independent investigation into ...
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ICCL welcomes government’s intention to ratify CRPD; calls for commitment in deeds, not just words
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) welcomes this week’s passing of a Dáil motion in favour of ratifying the ...
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“We’ve come a long way, but there is still a long way to go”: victims’ rights expert on EU Victims’ Day
22 February 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/ “We’ve come a long way, but there is still a long way to go”: ...
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ICCL highlights dangers of public services card at Oireachtas meeting
A delegation from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is to appear on Thursday at a meeting of the ...
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EU Rights Agency Highlights Difficulties Facing Civil Society in Member States, including Ireland
The EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) today released a report detailing the increasing difficulties for civil society organisations (CSOs) operating ...
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ICCL statement on the death of Donal Barrington
The staff and board of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) wishes to express our deepest sympathy on the ...
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JUSTICIA statement on case of Beuze v Belgium at ECHR
JUSTICIA European Rights Network Statement concerning the case of Beuze v Belgium (no. 71409/10) Hearing before the Grand Chamber of the European ...
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ICCL welcomes recommendations of the 8th Committee
The ICCL welcomes the decision of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution to recommend a ...
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Election regulations are shutting down civil society: ICCL
8 December 2017 Election regulations are shutting down civil society, states ICCL The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is ...
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ICCL launches training on Victims of Crime Act 2017
The Victims’ Rights Alliance (VRA), of which ICCL is a member, yesterday broadly welcomed the commencement of the Criminal Justice ...
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Human Rights Organisations call on Department of Justice to implement Ombudsman findings on Magdalene Redress Scheme
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), Justice for Magdalenes Research (JFMR), Sage Support and Advocacy Service (SAGE), the National ...
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Updated Press release: Varadkar’s symphysiotomy waiver “shields perpetrators” say advocates
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Press Release - for immediate release Tuesday 9 December 2014 Proposals by Health Minister Leo ...
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Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 signed into law
Almost two years after entering into force, the EU Victims Directive was finally legislated for in Ireland with the signing ...
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ICCL to meet with UN Committee Against Torture
"State urgently needs an independent monitoring and inspection body covering all places of detention”, ICCL tells UN Torture Committee Tomorrow ...
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ICCL welcomes ‘historic announcement’ on Traveller ethnicity
ICCL welcomes ‘historic announcement’ on Traveller ethnicity. Press Release Wednesday 1 March 2017 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) ...
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Politics must not distract from crisis of confidence in state institutions, says Human Rights Watchdog
Politics must not distract from crisis of confidence in state institutions, says Human Rights Watchdog Press Release - for immediate ...
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“Commission of Inquiry must be empowered to help ‘stop the rot'”, says human rights watchdog.
Press Release 10 February 2017 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) today expressed its concerns at the ongoing controversy ...
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Public Meetings in Galway to Focus on ‘Your Rights. Right Now’
PRESS NOTICE Wednesday, 9th February 2011 Organisations and individuals in Galway are invited to participate in one of two public information ...
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Ireland Again Rejects UN’s Recommendations on Abortion
‘Your Rights Right Now’ Press release – for immediate release Dublin and Geneva, 23 September 2016 Irish civil society groups will address the ...
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