Read the latest newsletter from the Irish Penal Reform Trust. Highlights in this edition include updates on report launches, events, submissions, projects, media appearances and employment opportunities with the IPRT team.
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. Read more about the event here.
The work we do, simply put, would not be possible without the support of our members. Support our advocacy by becoming a member today.
Action for Children and Families of Prisoners Network is a network led by IPRT focused on acting as a unified voice to bring about positive sustained change for children and families affected by imprisonment in Ireland. Read more about our work for children and families of people in prison.
Learn more about Community Service Orders, Conditional Discharge, Custodial Sentences, Deferred Sentences, Dismissal, Fines, Life Sentences, and Suspended Sentences. Read our easy-to-read explainers.
Irish Penal Reform Trust reported on our activities and achievements during 2024 at our most recent AGM. Read about our work in our Annual Report 2024.
Latest News
- Press Release: IPRT responds to new Inspection Reports from the Office of the Inspector of Prisons highlighting serious failings
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- IPRT Statement on the Publication of the Staines Report on the Efficacy of Bail Laws in Ireland
- Press Release: IPRT calls for immediate action following the Office of the Inspector of Prisons’ publication of its Annual Report 2024 and Strategic Plan 2025-2029
- IPRT presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the General Scheme of the Children (Amendment) Bill 2024
Latest Events
- Round-up: IPRT launches Progress in the Penal System (PIPS) 2024
- Round-up: IPRT Report Launch: Paying the Price – The Cost and Impact of Imprisonment on Families in Ireland
- 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
- Round-up: IPRT Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025
- Round-up: Irish Penal Reform Trust's 30 year Anniversary Event
IPRT in the news
- Government Action Urged On Prison Conditions - Midlands 103 FM
- News at One coverage of Prison inspection reports - RTE Radio One
- Cork Prison is the second most overcrowded prison in Ireland - Red FM
- Prisoner numbers on course to reach 'unimaginable' level - The Irish Examiner
- Electronic tags for released prisoners to be trialled - Live 95 (Limerick)
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