IPRT Publications
Detention of Children: International Standards and Best Practice 30th November 2009 
A research report from IPRT on the application and implementation of international human rights standards to children detention in Ireland, and how the aims enshrined in these standards can be best achieved in the Irish context. Read more
The Whitaker Committee Report 20 Years On: Lessons Learned or Lessons Forgotten? 25th July 2007
A review of the findings of the 1985 Whitaker Committee Report in light of present-day debates on criminal justice and prisons in Ireland. Read more
IPRT Public Opinion Poll on Attitudes towards Prison 5th April 2007
A TNS/MRBI poll commissioned by the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) which interviewed a nationally representative sample of 1,000 adults during January 2007 in order to gauge public opinion on a range of issues related to the prison system. Read more
Alternatives to Custody in Ireland Report 15th June 2006
Alternatives to Custody in Ireland is a report by Dr. Mairead Seymour, commissioned by Business in the Community Ireland and produced in partnership with IPRT. Read more
Immigration-related detention in Ireland 30th November 2005
A research report by Mark Kelly of Human Rights Consultants for the Irish Refugee Council, Irish Penal Reform Trust and Immigrant Council of Ireland. Read more
Inspecting Private Prisons 24th August 2005 
An evidence-based critique of the Prison Inspector's call to introduce private prisons in Ireland. (2005) Read more
Irish Penal Reform Trust Annual Report 2003-04 22nd April 2004
The IPRT's 2003-04 Annual Report was published at our Annual General Meeting on April 22, 2004. Read more
The Dublin Declaration on HIV/AIDS in Prisons 23rd February 2004
This Declaration from 2004 provides a framework for mounting an effective response to HIV/AIDS in the prisons of Europe and Central Asia. The Principles and Articles are based upon recognised international best practice, scientific evidence, and the fundamental human rights of people in prison and the obligations of States to… Read more
"To Be, or not to Be, in observation cells?" 10th September 2003
A discussion paper on the introduction of observation cells to the Irish prison system for mentally ill and suicidal prisoners. By Dr. Valerie Bresnihan Read more
A Call for Action: HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in Irish Prisons 25th July 2002
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in Irish Prisons - A Call for Action is a joint report of the Irish Penal Reform Trust and Merchants Quay Ireland. Based upon the findings of Irish and international research, it outlines twenty-one recommendations towards implementing a comprehensive response to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in… Read more