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IPRT in the News

Irish Examiner: Call for Ombudsman to hear prisoner complaints

7th June 2011

An article in today's 'Irish Examiner' highlights the recommendations from the UNCAT in relation to prison conditions in Ireland.

Evening Herald: UN report wants slopping-out to end

7th June 2011

The 'Evening Herald' reports on issues raised by the UNCAT following the examination of Ireland on torture and ill-treatment in Irish prisons.

thejournal.ie: Deep concern expressed by UN at levels of overcrowding in Irish prisons

6th June 2011

An article from thejournal.ie on Ireland's examination under the UN Convention against Torture.

RTÉ: 'UN Committee in call over slopping out in prisons'

6th June 2011

The United Nations Committee against Torture has branded slopping out in some of Ireland's prisons degrading and inhuman treatment, RTÉ reports.

TV3: Behind Bars

31st May 2011

A new 4-part series, screened on TV3, focused on all aspects of imprisonment in Ireland. IPRT contributed to the series.

Irish Examiner: '540 people jailed for not paying small fines'

30th May 2011

There has been a dramatic rise in the numbers jailed for not paying small fines, despite the introduction of laws ensuring imprisonment is used as a last resort, writes Mary Regan.

RTÉ Nine News: Inspector criticises prison standards

30th May 2011

The Inspector of Prisons has strongly criticised the prison service for its failure to properly investigate deaths in custody, Paul Reynolds reports for RTÉ.

Irish Times: 'UN torture body to examine Irish record'

23rd May 2011

The Government will face questioning by the UN’s Committee Against Torture in Geneva on its record on the rights of those detained by the State, write Carol Coulter and Jamie Smyth in today's 'Irish Times'.

Emergency Services Ireland: 'Redemption Withheld for Irish Prisoners'

20th May 2011

'Emergency Services Ireland' reports on IPRT's recent Public Forum on Spent Convictions

Irish Times: Treatment of prisoners to be raised with UN

16th May 2011

In today's Irish Times, Jamie Smyth reports on the IPRT and ICCL Joint shadow report of Ireland under the UN convention against torture.

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