18th June 2009
On June 18th 2009, IPRT hosted an Open Forum event 'Re-imagining the Role of Prison in Irish Society.'
Speakers at the event were: Prof Andrew Coyle of King's College London; Prof Fergus McNeill of the University of Glasgow; and Dr Ursula Kilkelly of University College Cork.
Panellists were: Prof Ian O'Donnell of the Institute of Criminology, UCD; Jimmy Martin, Assistant Secretary, Dept of Justice, Equality and Law Reform; Brian Purcell, Director General, Irish Prison Service.
Read more:
Prof Andrew Coyle's presentation
Prof Fergus McNeill's presentation
Prof Ian O'Donnell's presentation
Other presentations from the event will be uploaded shortly.
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.