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.
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.
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,
ICCL submission to the Judicial Planning Working Group
The low number of judges per capita in Ireland has led to lengthy delays in the justice system.
ICCL warmly welcomes first meeting of the Judicial Council
7 February 2020 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has welcomed the first meeting of the Judicial Council which is made up of all 168 sitting Irish judges. We particularly welcome the intention to draft sentencing guidelines to ensure …
ICCL welcomes Judicial Council Bill, says imprisonment should be last resort
Dublin, 10 July 2019 ICCL broadly welcomes the passing of the Judicial Council Bill yesterday. The creation of an independent Judicial Council with responsibility for judicial training and complaints brings Ireland in line with international best practice on protecting the independence of …