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MEDIA ADVISORY: Inhuman and Degrading Treatment in Ireland comes under UN Spotlight 16th May 2011
This Friday, 20 May 2011, IPRT and ICCL will launch the 'Joint Shadow Report to the First Periodic Review of Ireland under the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment'. Read more
What's working for Children? Prevention and early intervention highlighted at Conference 12th May 2011
Speakers at the 'What's Working for Children' conference have emphasised that early intervention and evidence-based programmes are key to improving outcomes for at-risk children, saving money for the taxpayer in the longer term. Read more
MEDIA ADVISORY: Fair and effective Spent Convictions legislation is crucial to allow Individuals a “second chance” to get on with their lives 11th May 2011
Press Release on 'Breaking the Record' our public forum on Spent Convictions legislation, which was held in Pearse St. Library yesterday. Read more
PUBLIC FORUM: Breaking the Record - Spent Convictions & Discrimination 10th May 2011
IPRT hosted Bobby Cummines OBE, Chief Executive of UNLOCK, the National Association of Reformed Offenders (UK) on Tuesday 10th May, 2011 for a series of events focusing on obstacles experienced by those with a criminal record who wish to move on from their offending past. Read more
Media overview: Irish Prison Officers Association Conference 2011 6th May 2011
The 2011 conference of the Irish Prison Officers Association included addresses by Minister for Justice and Equality, Alan Shatter, and Prison Officers Association President, Stephen Delaney. Read more
UPR: Hundreds Join Call for Rights Reforms 19th April 2011
The Universal Periodic Review have now published their submission report to the United Nations Human Rights Council. Read more
IHRC: UN Committee Against Torture submission 12th April 2011
The IHRC have published their report and recommendations to the UN Committee Against Torture ahead of the examination of Ireland's compliance with its international obligations to prevent torture and inhumane or degrading treatment. Read more
IPRT welcomes landmark report on prison accountability 6th April 2011
The latest Inspector of Prisons on Mountjoy was published last night by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter. Read more
Minister announces review of Thornton Hall prison project 1st April 2011
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has anounced a review of the proposed 'super-prison' at Thornton Hall in North Dublin. Read more
MA in Criminology (Dublin Institute of Technology) 31st March 2011
Applications are invited for the MA in Criminology at DIT, deadline 29th April 2011. Read more