So what now? If you’re as concerned about FRT as we are, share this page with your friends and family; talk to each other about the dangers of this technology; tell your public representatives that you oppose the introduction of …
‘Scrap plans for facial recognition tech’ says man wrongfully arrested in the US
Robert Williams was wrongfully arrested in the US and is calling on the Minister for Justice not to introduce facial recognition tech into Irish policing.
Facing Facts: Facial Recognition Technology Film Screening and Panel Discussion
A film screening of ‘Coded Bias’ and a discussion with Robert Williams, a man who was wrongfully arrested based on facial recognition technology. Join the Irish Council for Civil Liberties to hear from Robert Williams, a man who was wrongfully …
‘Police Surveillance North and South: Covert Intelligence, Facial Recognition Technology, Oversight and Human Rights’ Conference Report
16 May 2024 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) have produced a conference report of the the Police Surveillance North and South: Covert Intelligence, Facial Recognition Technology, Oversight and Human …
Justice Committee highlights serious deficiencies with Facial Recognition Technology bill
27 February 2024 Committee asks An Garda Síochána to clarify how they intend to use FRT; calls on Justice Minister to address discrimination and accuracy concerns The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice has today [Tuesday] published its pre-legislative scrutiny report …
Leading experts warn against Garda use of FRT
Use of the “toxic” tool would result in a “massive step change” in police surveillance in Ireland Speaking at the Policing Surveillance conference in Dublin, hosted by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and the Committee on the Administration of …
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’
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.
ICCL Expresses Disappointment at Lack of Investment in Human Rights Infrastructure in Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/ 28 September 2022 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has expressed disappointment that the government has chosen not to invest in areas identified by ICCL that would help protect and guarantee human rights in its Budget 2023. …