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 statement on the State’s apology to the family of Shane O’Farrell
Yesterday’s State apology marked a profoundly significant moment for the family of Shane O’Farrell, who was killed in a hit-and-run in 2011.
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.
Body-worn Cameras: Practice, Procedure and Policy Considerations
The Bar Council of Ireland and ICCL are delighted to invite you to “Body-worn Cameras: Practice, Procedure and Policy Considerations.”
ICCL Statement on the Programme for Government
ICCL is conducting a human rights analysis of the commitments outlined in the draft Programme for Government.
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 statement on Garda Inspectorate report on transnational organised crime
We are concerned about the report’s recommendation that legislation be introduced to enable police informants to participate in crime.
Facial recognition tech could mean innocent people being misidentified as criminal suspects
ICCL calls for all political parties to abandon plans for discriminatory tech in policing ahead of general election.
ICCL welcomes government commitment to reform the Coroner Service
Ireland’s Coroner Service must be reformed to better protect the rights of, and serve, bereaved families.
The Policing of Protest: A Shifting Landscape?
A new report from ICCL and CAJ on the experiences of protestors with police and Gardaí in Ireland, North and South.
‘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 …