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ICCL calls on government not to reintroduce garda powers

18 August 2020 ICCL does not support the reintroduction of expanded powers of enforcement for An Garda Síochána or the use of criminal penalties. We reiterate our position that public health advice should be consent and education-based. It should not …

ICCL calls for end to police powers and surveillance in phase two

27 May 2020 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has said it is time for the government to trust the people of Ireland to maintain social distancing and self-isolate where necessary in order to protect others from COVID19. The …