IPRT in the News
As part of the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) Strategic Plan 2023-2026, one of our main goals is to campaign for a progressive criminal justice system that upholds human rights. Engagement with the media plays a large part in that as we discuss our evidence-based research, advocate for people in prison, and work to change attitudes and challenge misconceptions about people in the criminal justice system.
Below you will see a list of most of IPRT's media features including recordings of radio discussions, links to TV appearances, and access to written articles and opinion pieces. You can also listen back to long-form recorded discussions with podcast hosts on our Podcast webpage.
Irish Examiner: Call for Ombudsman to hear prisoner complaints
7th June 2011
An article in today's 'Irish Examiner' highlights the recommendations from the UNCAT in relation to prison conditions in Ireland.
Evening Herald: UN report wants slopping-out to end
7th June 2011
The 'Evening Herald' reports on issues raised by the UNCAT following the examination of Ireland on torture and ill-treatment in Irish prisons.
thejournal.ie: Deep concern expressed by UN at levels of overcrowding in Irish prisons
6th June 2011
An article from thejournal.ie on Ireland's examination under the UN Convention against Torture.
RTÉ: 'UN Committee in call over slopping out in prisons'
6th June 2011
The United Nations Committee against Torture has branded slopping out in some of Ireland's prisons degrading and inhuman treatment, RTÉ reports.
TV3: Behind Bars
31st May 2011
A new 4-part series, screened on TV3, focused on all aspects of imprisonment in Ireland. IPRT contributed to the series.
Irish Examiner: '540 people jailed for not paying small fines'
30th May 2011
There has been a dramatic rise in the numbers jailed for not paying small fines, despite the introduction of laws ensuring imprisonment is used as a last resort, writes Mary Regan.
RTÉ Nine News: Inspector criticises prison standards
30th May 2011
The Inspector of Prisons has strongly criticised the prison service for its failure to properly investigate deaths in custody, Paul Reynolds reports for RTÉ.
Irish Times: 'UN torture body to examine Irish record'
23rd May 2011
The Government will face questioning by the UN’s Committee Against Torture in Geneva on its record on the rights of those detained by the State, write Carol Coulter and Jamie Smyth in today's 'Irish Times'.
Emergency Services Ireland: 'Redemption Withheld for Irish Prisoners'
20th May 2011
'Emergency Services Ireland' reports on IPRT's recent Public Forum on Spent Convictions
Irish Times: Treatment of prisoners to be raised with UN
16th May 2011
In today's Irish Times, Jamie Smyth reports on the IPRT and ICCL Joint shadow report of Ireland under the UN convention against torture.
