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Prison Inspectorate report shines light on glaring issues in the prison system - IPRT

13th October 2023

IPRT welcomes the publication by the Minister for Justice of the Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) Annual Report 2022. Critical issues outlined in the report include overcrowded conditions in prison; increases in the number of deaths in prison reported to the OIP and that the current prisoner complaints system is not fit for purpose.

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IPRT to partner in new MU funded project to establish new criminal justice research partnership

9th October 2023

IPRT is pleased to be one of almost 40 partners who aim to embed a culture of interdisciplinary open research in criminal justice in Ireland as part of a new partnership to be established. 

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Ebulletin #119

9th October 2023

Highlights in this edition include: IPRT AGM, pre-Budget submission, Oireachtas presentation, funding, submissions and more.

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IPRT presents to the Joint Committee on Justice for Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Irish Prison Service Bill

3rd October 2023

IPRT presented to the Joint Committee on Justice for Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Irish Prison Service Bill to discuss our submission to the Committee in relation to the Bill on Tuesday 3 October 2023 in a committee room at Leinster House.

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Prison overcrowding requires an urgent response in Budget 2024 - IPRT

2nd October 2023

MEDIA RELEASE: The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) has published their pre-Budget submission which aims to help alleviate overcrowding and improve undignified conditions ahead of Budget 2024.

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IPRT awarded IHREC funding for 'Know Your Rights: Access to Justice and Rights for People in Prison' project

28th September 2023

IPRT awarded IHREC funding for 'Know Your Rights: Access to Justice and Rights for People in Prison' project

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IPRT Pre-Budget Submission Budget 2024

27th September 2023

IPRT publishes a Pre-Budget Submission for consideration ahead of Budget 2024.

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IPRT Annual Review 2022 – 2023

21st September 2023

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of IPRT took place on Wednesday 20 September 2023, and the Annual Review 2022 - 2023 was launched.

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Round-up: IPRT Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023

20th September 2023

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of IPRT took place on Wednesday 20 September 2023, and the Annual Review 2022 - 2023 was launched.

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The Parole Board's Annual Report 2021-2022 published

15th September 2023

The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) welcomes the publication of the Parole Board's Annual Report 2021-2022.

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