IPRT today published a Position Paper setting out its position on Mandatory and Presumptive Sentencing. Read more
IPRT is delighted to announce that we will shortly be accepting applications from those interested in doing internships with the organisation. Read more
IPRT welcomes the Government announcement that it is to reconsider the proposed building of what would have been the largest prison in the State, and one of the largest prisons in Europe, at Thornton Hall. Read more
On Monday 6th April, 2009 a panel of top UN human rights experts will visit Dublin to highlight the Government's responsibility to protect the rights of the poorest and most vulnerable people in Ireland. Read more
IPRT welcomes the introduction for second stage today in the Dáil of the Spent Convictions Bill 2007 Read more
IPRT warmly welcomes the publication today by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs of a major report into the situation of young people on remand. Read more
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) today warmly welcomed the publication of the first Interim Report of Inspector of Prisons Judge Michael Reilly. The Inspector's decision to publish this interim report in advance of his annual report demonstrates both the urgency of the issues he has identified within the prison… Read more
UN Committee upholds IPRT concerns and makes Extensive Recommendations on Prison Policy and Conditions Read more
Today the UN Human Rights Committee will Ireland's human rights record. IPRT will attend the examination to assist the committee of international experts. Read more
Justice Michael Kirby of the Australian High Court today launches a new Shadow Report on Ireland's compliance with UN human rights standards, published by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres), and the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT). Read more
