IPRT Publications
IPRT Public Opinion Poll on Attitudes towards Prison
5th April 2007
A TNS/MRBI poll commissioned by the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) which interviewed a nationally representative sample of 1,000 adults during January 2007 in order to gauge public opinion on a range of issues related to the prison system.
Alternatives to Custody in Ireland Report
15th June 2006
Alternatives to Custody in Ireland is a report by Dr. Mairead Seymour, commissioned by Business in the Community Ireland and produced in partnership with IPRT.
Immigration-related detention in Ireland
30th November 2005
A research report by Mark Kelly of Human Rights Consultants for the Irish Refugee Council, Irish Penal Reform Trust and Immigrant Council of Ireland.
Inspecting Private Prisons
24th August 2005
An evidence-based critique of the Prison Inspector's call to introduce private prisons in Ireland. (2005)
Sentencing in the District Courts, 2003
7th January 2005
In June 2003, the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) undertook a research study on patterns of sentencing in the Dublin District Court.
Irish Penal Reform Trust Annual Report 2003-04
22nd April 2004
The IPRT's 2003-04 Annual Report was published at our Annual General Meeting on April 22, 2004.
The Dublin Declaration on HIV/AIDS in Prisons
23rd February 2004
This Declaration from 2004 provides a framework for mounting an effective response to HIV/AIDS in the prisons of Europe and Central Asia. The Principles and Articles are based upon recognised international best practice, scientific evidence, and the fundamental human rights of people in prison and the obligations of States to fulfil those rights.
"To Be, or not to Be, in observation cells?"
10th September 2003
A discussion paper on the introduction of observation cells to the Irish prison system for mentally ill and suicidal prisoners. By Dr. Valerie Bresnihan
A Call for Action: HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in Irish Prisons
25th July 2002
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in Irish Prisons - A Call for Action is a joint report of the Irish Penal Reform Trust and Merchants Quay Ireland. Based upon the findings of Irish and international research, it outlines twenty-one recommendations towards implementing a comprehensive response to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in prisons.
Out of Mind, Out of Sight: Solitary Confinement of Mentally Ill Prisoners
30th April 2001
A report examining the placement of mentally ill prisoners in solitary confinement in Irish prisons, by Dr. Valerie Bresnihan on behalf of IPRT.
