People in Ireland from poorer backgrounds are at a higher risk of going to jail, says report - Liberal.ie
26th March 2026
This article features further coverage of IPRT’s report From Punishment to Prevention: Poverty, Inequality and Pathways into the Irish Criminal Justice System, highlighting how people from disadvantaged backgrounds are disproportionately affected by the criminal justice system. It emphasises that poverty and structural inequality drive imprisonment and calls for greater investment in preventative supports.
Read the full article here.
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