The new report reveals that people of African descent and Brazilians in Ireland have a deep lack of trust in An Garda Síochána.
ICCL Statement on the Programme for Government
ICCL is conducting a human rights analysis of the commitments outlined in the draft Programme for Government.
General Election Manifestos: ICCL’s Human Rights Analysis
During the 2024 general election campaign, ICCL will highlight some measures published in political party manifestos relating to human rights and civil liberties in Ireland.
ICCL Submission to the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance
ICCL met members of ECRI during its November 2024 monitoring mission to Ireland.
ICCL urges parties to reform justice system, block surveillance and protect minorities
Civil liberties organisation launches its election manifesto.
Coalition Against Hate Crime welcomes Seanad passage of Hate Crime Bill
We are now one step closer to having hate crime law in Ireland, which will recognise the harm these crimes have on individuals and impacted communities.
ICCL statement on the government’s committment to accede to the UNCRPD Optional Protocol
The government’s commitment is positive, but we must ensure that disabled people’s rights are not violated in the first place.
Coalition Against Hate Crime statement on the Hate Crime and Incitement to Violence or Hatred Bill
The Coalition Against Hate Crime is disappointed that the government is dropping hate speech measures but we welcome their commitment to pass the hate crime legislation.
ICCL writes to Minister for Justice and Senators re: proposed naturalised citizenship amendments
16 July 2024Today, ICCL wrote to Senators and the Minister for Justice outlining concerns on proposals to allow naturalised Irish citizens to have their citizenship revoked. Aside from creating a tiered form of citizenship, the way the proposal was introduced …
Joint statement: European Court of Human Rights rules against Russia: Trans parent’s foster-care termination violates family rights
12 July 2024 In a judgement published yesterday, the European Court of Human Rights found that Russia violated the right to private and family life of a trans man and his two foster children by terminating the foster care agreement …