Irish Penal Reform Trust

Today FM: Balancing the right to privacy with public safety

23rd June 2010

IPRT Executive Director Liam Herrick joins Irish Daily Star editor, Ger Colleran, with Matt Cooper on TodayFM's 'The Last Word' for a discussion about the recent court case concerning the right to privacy and media intrusion for released sex offenders.

The piece explores the rights of released prisoners and balancing the right to privacy with the safety of the public, taking in the subject of the effective supervision of such offenders.

To listen to the piece please use the icons above - due to size the interview has been uploaded in two parts.

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