EventsEvents
The Irish Penal Reform Trust hosts a number of events throughout the year, including the Prison Law Seminar Series, launches of new publications, and annual lectures.
Recent events include the launch of the IPRT Research Paper "It's like stepping on a landmine..." - Reintegration of Prisoners in Ireland and IPRT's Open Forum 2010, Exploding Prisoner Numbers - Causes, Effects and Solutions.
Upcoming events include a 1-day Conference, Shifting Focus: From Criminal Justice to Social Justice, taking place on Thurs 23rd Sept 2010 in Dublin.
The Auld Triangle Walk 24th September 2010
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is delighted to announce our upcoming free event on Culture Night, Friday 24th September, 2010. Read more
Shifting Focus: From Criminal Justice to Social Justice 23rd September 2010
On Thursday 23rd September 2010, IPRT, Barnardos and IAYPIC will jointly host a 1-day conference to consider how Ireland might begin to refocus our approach to crime and social policy. Read more
Prison Law Seminar Series: 'Litigating Prison Conditions' 13th July 2010
The sixth in the Prison Law Seminar Series took place on Tuesday 13th July, 2010 at the Distillery Building, Church Street, Dublin 7. Read more
IPRT Open Forum 2010: Exploding Prisoner Numbers 28th June 2010
The 2010 Open Forum event of the Irish Penal Reform Trust took place on Monday 28th June, 2010 at the Morrison Hotel, Ormond Quay, Dublin 1. Read more
Oireachtas Seminar on Spent Convictions 2nd June 2010
A summary of IPRT's Oireachtas Seminar dealing with spent convictions. Read more
IPRT Launch: Report on Reintegration of Prisoners in Ireland 26th May 2010 
IPRT launched a new research report on the reintegration of prisoners in Ireland on 25th May, in the MACRO Community Resource Centre. Read more
Oireachtas Seminar on Community Sanctions 31st March 2010 
Dr Mairead Seymour and Prof Ian O'Donnell on the need for the proper resourcing of community sanctions. Read more
Prison Law Seminar Series: 'Irish Prison Law and the ECHR' 22nd March 2010
The fifth in the Prison Law Seminar Series took place on Monday 22nd March, 2010 at the Distillery Building, Church Street, Dublin 7. Read more
Launch of IPRT report on Detention of Children 30th November 2009
IPRT launched a new research report, 'Detention of Children in Ireland: International Standards and Best Practice' on 30th November 2009 at Pearse Street Library, Dublin 2. Read more
Equality & Rights Alliance Conference: 'A Fairer Ireland' 24th November 2009
A conference exploring the need for a statutory equality and human rights culture and infrastructure that works. Read more