Inconsistent application of bail rules and long delays in the criminal justice system leading to more and longer periods of pre-trial detention.
ICCL: Special Criminal Court a fundamental denial of Constitutional rights to a fair trial
2 November 2021 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties says the Special Criminal Court presents an insuperable obstacle to the right to a fair trial. As we publish our submission to the Independent Review Group on the Offences Against the …
Special Criminal Court: denying fair trial rights for half a century
23 June 2021 The Special Criminal Court continues to continues to represent the single biggest denial of fair trial rights in our legal system, according to the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL). As the legislation in which it is based, the …
Latest issue of Rights News now out!
ICCL was busier than ever in late 2020 and early 2021. We are incredibly grateful for the support of our members which allows us to campaign for human rights even during the most difficult times. We report to members twice …
ICCL letter to UN Human Rights body re Lisa Smith
ICCL writes to the UN expressing concern about rights of Lisa Smith and daughter