Events
Irish Penal Reform Trust hosts a number of events throughout the year, including the launches of new publications, consultations, campaign events, and our AGM.
Round-up: IPRT launches Progress in the Penal System (PIPS) 2024
2nd December 2025
Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) was delighted to launch the seventh edition of Progress in the Penal System (PIPS) on 2 December 2025 at the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission's event space. The PIPS project has been tracking and assessing progress across Ireland’s penal system since its inception, guided by a set of 35 standards informed by international human rights norms and best practice. These standards provide a framework for evaluating prison conditions, regimes, accountability, and reintegration, and reflect IPRT’s commitment to a progressive penal system that protects the rights of all individuals in contact with the justice system.
Round-up: IPRT Report Launch: Paying the Price – The Cost and Impact of Imprisonment on Families in Ireland
19th November 2025
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) was proud to launch its new report, Paying the Price – The Cost and Impact of Imprisonment on Families in Ireland, on 19 November 2025. Authored by Dr Sara Singleton (TASC – Think-tank for Action on Social Change), the report sheds light on the significant financial, social, and emotional burdens carried by families when a family member is imprisoned.
Panel discussion to reflect on the recent report of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) on its official visit to Ireland
24th September 2025
Reflecting on the recent report of the Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) on its official visit to Ireland. 24 September 2025
Round-up: IPRT Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025
24th September 2025
The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) took place in-person in Dublin on Wednesday 24 September 2025, and the IPRT Annual Report 2024 was launched at the AGM.
Round-up: Irish Penal Reform Trust's 30 year Anniversary Event
10th April 2025
On Thursday, 10 April 2025, the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) proudly celebrated 30 years of advocating for a just and humane Ireland, where prison is truly a last resort.
Celebrating 30 years of the Irish Penal Reform Trust
21st March 2025
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is delighted to announce that we will be holding an event celebrating 30 years of the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT).
IPRT Cross-Party Hustings on Penal Reform
20th November 2024
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) held a cross-party hustings event on penal reform event in the lead-up to the upcoming General Election. The event took place on Wednesday 20 November 2024.
Report launch: Boxed Out: Higher Education, Criminal Convictions, and Perceptions of Risk
4th November 2024
Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is delighted to be the civic society project partner for the research report 'Boxed Out: Higher education, criminal convictions, and perceptions of risk' funded by the Irish Research Council. The research led by Dr Joe Garrihy and Dr Ciara Bracken-Roche of Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology will be launched on Wednesday morning, 13 November 2024 as part of a larger event 'New Opportunities: Higher Education Pathways for People with Convictions'.
Report launch: Access to Justice: Legal Pathways to Justice for the Rights of People in Prison
24th September 2024
Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is delighted to be the civic society project partner for the research report Access to Justice: Legal Pathways to Justice for the Rights of People in Prison authored by Dr Amina Adanan.
Round-up: IPRT Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024
18th September 2024
The 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) took place in-person in Dublin on Wednesday 8 September 2024, and the IPRT Annual Review 2024 was launched at the AGM.
