ICCL welcomes the publication today by An Garda Síochána of its progress on reforms since the Commission on the Future of Policing (CoFPI)’s 2018 recommendations, but cautions that the journey of reform is far from over.
ICCL Hosts Conference on Policing Far-Right Intimidation
There have been almost 650 protests in the Dublin region in the past year, the conference heard.
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.
Policing of Far-Right Intimidation in the Republic of Ireland
ICCL, in partnership with the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ), will host its 2nd annual policing conference on May 19th.
ICCL statement on the commencement of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024
We welcome the commencement, though there are shortcomings and gaps in the legislation.
ICCL Statement on INAR Report Revealing Racial Profiling and Discrimination by An Garda Síochána
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 Policing Authority’s Review of Public Order Policing
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties welcomes the publication of the Policing Authority’s review of public order policing.
Thousands of unlawful Garda surveillance dossiers created about children including infants
Thousands of unlawful Garda intelligence files were created about children under the age of 12 between 1999 and 2023, a report has revealed.
ICCL urges Minister for Justice to respond to Sallins Case petition
14 months have passed without a response from the Minister to ICCL’s call for a public inquiry into the case of the Sallins Men.
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 urges parties to reform justice system, block surveillance and protect minorities
Civil liberties organisation launches its election manifesto.
ICCL/CAJ Annual Policing Conference 2024: ‘Police Reform in a Changing Ireland: Next Steps After the Commission on the Future of Policing’
ICCL, in partnership with the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ), will host its inaugural annual policing conference ‘Police Reform in a Changing Ireland: Next Steps After the Commission on the Future of Policing’ on Thursday 16 May in …
ICCL statement on the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024
01 February 2024 Nearly 5.5 years following the publication of the final report (2018) of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland (CoFPI), the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) broadly welcomes the passage of the Policing, Security, …
ICCL expresses concern at internal investigation into alleged Garda human rights violations
ICCL is calling for an independent investigation into the role of An Garda Síochána in the Lynskey and Kerrigan case
Sallins Men deserve independent inqury – human rights organisations
Four leading human rights organisations are calling on the Minister for Justice to establish an independent inquiry into the abuse suffered by the Sallins Men.
Not enough is being done to ensure human rights are at the heart of the Garda reform programme
Five years on, the recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland have yet to be fully implemented.
New policing Bills do not provide sufficient oversight of An Garda Síochána – ICCL
Two pieces of policing legislation will be considered back to back on Wednesday evening by the Daíl Justice Committee: the Garda (Recording Devices) Bill and the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill.
ICCL urges Minister for Justice to seize opportunity for strong oversight of An Garda Síochána
Draft legislation will be a missed opportunity unless key amendments are made
ICCL submission on the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill
Garda oversight bodies must be given sufficient powers and independence if they are to ensure Gardaí operate within the law and with respect for human rights
New Policing Bill is missed opportunity to ensure proper Garda oversight, says ICCL
ICCL urges the Oireachtas to ensure that new proposals for improved Garda oversight are strengthened