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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
Community Service Bill back in Dáil: Second Stage 21st March 2011
The Criminal Justice (Community Service)(Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2011 is tabled for consideration by the Dáil on Thurs, 24th March. IPRT has previously welcomed this new legislation which brings our vision of a penal system where imprisonment is used only as a last resort closer to reality. Read more
IHRC publishes its Report to UN Universal Periodic Review 14th March 2011
The Irish Human Rights Commission has published its submission to the 'Twelfth Session of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review: Ireland'. Human rights issues affecting prisons and prisoners receive particular mention. Read more
New Programme for Government offers framework for tackling problems in penal system 7th March 2011
Ireland’s leading penal reform campaign organisation has today welcomed the significant proposals for reform in the areas of sentencing and prison policy included in the Programme for Government, 'Government for National Recovery 2011 - 2016'. Read more
IPRT Invitation to Tender: Fundraising Consultant (part-time) 4th March 2011
IPRT has issued an invitation to tender for the development of a revised IPRT Fundraising Strategy and in the implementation of that strategy, contributing towards enhancing IPRT’s fundraising capacity. Read more