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Ireland considering joining Ukraine war tribunal

Ireland considering joining Ukraine war tribunal

Ireland is considering supporting the establishment of an international tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for crimes against Ukraine.

Human rights monitoring body calls on Ireland to introduce hate speech laws

The Council of Europe’s anti-racism body – the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) – claimed the measure was necessary as hate speech remains widespread in the Republic

Ireland had the 8th most overcrowded prisons in Europe last year

Ireland had the 8th most overcrowded prisons in Europe last year

The annual report on penal statistics in prisons by the Council of Europe identified Ireland as one of 15 countries in Europe where prisons have more inmates than places available.

Trespass laws preventing Travellers from practising lifestyle, report says

Trespass laws preventing Travellers from practising lifestyle, report says

‘Racism in Irish society’ requires attention, human rights commissioner says

‘Racism in Irish society’ requires attention, human rights commissioner says

Irish professor Michael O’Flaherty elected as Council of Europe's human rights commissioner

Irish professor Michael O’Flaherty elected as Council of Europe's human rights commissioner

UK would be following Putin if it abandoned ECHR, Oireachtas committee told

UK would be following Putin if it abandoned ECHR, Oireachtas committee told

Council of Europe calls for UK to repeal Legacy Act's immunity provisions

Council of Europe calls for UK to repeal Legacy Act's immunity provisions

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The Committee of Ministers expressed concerns that the act breached human rights obligations