The Irish Penal Reform Trust hosts a number of events throughout the year, including the Prison Law Seminar Series, launches of new publications, and an Annual Lecture and Open Forum.
Presentations and papers delivered at previous events are available here.
This event takes place 4.30pm-6pm, on Wednesday 11th October 2017, in the CCJ Jury Room. Read more
In October 2017, IPRT will launch a new report - 'Progress in the Penal System' (PIPS). Read more
This event will take place 11am-1pm, Tuesday 26th September 2017 in the Chester Beatty Library. Read more
The Annual General Meeting of the Irish Penal Reform Trust will take place on Thursday 21st September 2017. Read more
This ‘Principles of Action for Children with a Parent in Prison’ document is based on a project initiative undertaken by Dr. Fiona Donson, Dr. Aisling Parkes, School of Law, University College Cork, the Children’s Rights Alliance and IPRT. Read more
Event 'Unseen, Unheard', took place on Wednesday 6th September 2017. Read more
A new play exploring the devastating effect of solitary confinement, 'Disorder Contained: a theatrical examination of madness, prison and solitary confinement'. Read more
'Humans Sharing Spaces' is the Irish Prison Service National Prison Creative Arts Exhibition for 2017. It takes place in CHQ Dublin from 10th - 26th March, in partnership with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Read more
Facing Forward will host an open meeting on the use of Restorative Justice in Ireland. The meeting will be opened by Justice Mary Ellen Ring in the Carmelite Centre, Aungier Street, Dublin 8. The meeting is open to all and tea and coffee will be provided from 6.30pm prior to… Read more
Senator Ivana Bacik hosted the first All Party Penal Reform Group Briefing Seminar of the 32nd Dáil and the 25th Seanad on Thursday 6th October 2016 in the AV Room, Leinster House. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan TD introduced a draft Private Member's Bill entitled ‘Parole Bill 2016’ before the Dáil and… Read more
