Suicide rate among Travellers ‘should be treated as the crisis it is’
‘Persistent racism and discrimination’ against Travellers and Roma in Irish society, says Council of Europe commissioner
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Irish language: Council of Europe experts call for ‘immediate action’ on North’s strategy
Report says absence of information from British government on Irish and Ulster Scots “seriously hampers” ability to monitor progress
The Irish Times view on the Defamation Bill: a long overdue reform
The Bill goes some considerable way towards addressing unacceptable restrictions on journalistic inquiry
Number of ‘foreign’ people in Irish jails well below European rates
Council of Europe data shows overcrowding still an issue in Irish jails and is worse than many other systems in Europe
Head of Northern Ireland body dealing with Troubles deaths tells Strasbourg its work will be human-rights compliant
Sir Declan Morgan, chief commissioner at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, met with Council of Europe human rights leaders
Limerick’s mayoral election will either be an embarrassing novelty or a brave new world
The vote - to be held four weeks from today - is an important experiment in extending local government. A lot rests on voters’ choice
‘Dangerousness’ an important factor for judges considering life sentences - study
Leading criminologist says life terms are rarely imposed
‘Careless racism’ about Travellers in Ireland needs to be confronted, rights chief says
Michael O’Flaherty, who recently took up Council of Europe role, says Russia must be held accountable for its actions in Ukraine
Two judges, law professor Ireland’s candidates for next European Court of Human Rights position
One of three candidates approved by Government will be elected by Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly
Who is the Irishman elected Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner?
Former head of Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission vows to defend rights of minorities in senior Strasbourg post
‘Serious shortcomings’ in how women and children are protected from violence – report
Urgent improvement needed in legislation, the courts and in schools, says Council of Europe
Council of Europe condemns Troubles legacy Bill and calls for inquests to be expedited
Human rights body urges Britain to speed up inquests before they are terminated by new law
Survivors of the Adriana: ‘The captain lost the way ... That’s when we called for help’
Testimony from survivors on a doomed migrant boat suggests hundreds of deaths may have been preventable
UK government accused of ignoring ‘repeated warnings’ over Troubles legacy Bill
Bill will undermine human rights of victims as well as reconciliation and justice efforts, says Council of Europe commissioner
No plan to cap refugee numbers, as Taoiseach says Co Clare blockade ‘not necessary’
Leo Varadkar addressed the immigration crisis as he arrived in Reykjavik for the fourth summit of the Council of Europe since its creation in 1949
Should Irish universities introduce mandatory free speech classes?
Unthinkable: Defending academic freedom is hindered by confusion about what exactly we are trying to protect
Death in the Mediterranean: ‘It’s a graveyard. What’s happening ... we cannot pretend we didn’t know’
Migrant Crisis: On the Italian island of Lampedusa, the effects of a law restricting NGO ships that help migrants are being felt
Ireland found in breach of labour rights in European Social Charter
Too low a minimum wage for young workers and Garda strike ban are among breaches, European watchdog says
Troubles legacy Bill changes fail to allay human rights concerns, Council of Europe says
Bill’s proposals include creation of a truth recovery body to offer immunity from prosecution to perpetrators who co-operate
Frustrated Berliners face political deadlock after Germany’s first rerun election
Analysts suggest Berliners have run out of patience with ruling party SPD after 2021 election ruled invalid
Troubles legacy Bill causes ‘distress and anxiety’ among victims and families
Council of Europe official warns of ‘deep scepticism’ about London’s motivation for law due next year
Abortion, gender identity may be excluded from curriculum by some schools, report warns
Report raises concerns about inadequate refuge spaces, precarious funding for services and lack of expertise on domestic violence
Nobody wants a ‘blanket immunity’ from prosecution for those involved in Northern Ireland conflict, says Higgins
President’s remarks are an unusual criticism of the policy of a foreign government
Irish judges paid a lot more than most European colleagues, says report
Ireland has fewer judges and more lawyers per inhabitant, Council of Europe study finds
Ireland urged to do more to investigate and prosecute human traffickers
Watchdog says figures do not reflect ‘real scale’ of phenomenon in Ireland and trafficking for labour exploitation is under-reported
Council of Europe urges UK to change Troubles-era amnesty Bill
International body warns proposals could block justice over killings where state involvement is suspected
Community groups in line for €20 million in new financing
Social Finance Foundation and the Council of Europe Development Bank deal to support environmental and climate-action initiatives in communities
Council of Europe Development Bank to decide in Dublin on easing Ukraine membership
Institution focuses on providing supports to 22 European countries
Russia does not respect Irish neutrality, says French ambassador
Ireland’s stance must ‘evolve’ in the face of new international threats
Taoiseach condemns UK ‘get out of jail’ plan for Troubles crimes
DUP not interested in ‘sticking plaster’ approach to NI protocol, Donaldson tells Martin in Belfast
EU prepares retaliatory options if Britain advances protocol Bill
EU ambassadors call for range of options to be ready if UK over-rides post-Brexit deal
Ireland to use Council of Europe presidency to push to hold Russia accountable on war
Coveney to push body on pursuing Kremlin for ‘crime of aggression’ over Ukraine war
Ireland warned strict libel laws constrain media freedom
Campaigners fear State will grow as hub for ‘libel tourism’ in wake of UK exit from EU
Taking the church out of Irish primary schools
The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?
Turkish opposition vows to overturn Gezi protesters’ jail sentences
Philanthropist Osman Kavala jailed for life without parole over 2013 demonstrations
The Irish Times view on war crimes in Ukraine: quest for justice must be pursued
New evidence of a mass grave in Mariupol to hide thousands of civilian dead has added to international calls for Russia to be held accountable
Death of Department of Foreign Affairs’ legal adviser a ‘huge loss’
Barrister James Kingston advised ministers and officials for more than 25 years
Defence Forces officers vote to affiliate with trade union body
If approved by Government, the decision will allow Raco to participate in public pay talks
Boris Johnson defends exclusion of transgender people from conversion therapy ban
Government forced to cancel international summer conference on LGBT+ rights
Provision of Traveller housing must be ‘accelerated’, Council of Europe body warns
European Committee of Social Rights says State has yet to fully address findings against it
Alan Kelly departure: Why, and why now?
Inside Politics: Issues with Labour leader was most quiet disquiet seen in a party heave
Joanne O’Riordan: Sport too greedy and self-serving to see through wily Putin
World’s sporting bodies have long been used by the Russian leader for his own nefarious ends
Travellers still living in ‘deplorable’ conditions, says human rights body
Council of Europe finds ‘no major improvement’ in situation in three years
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s defamation laws: Inching towards essential reform
Huge awards seen by media groups as threats to freedom of the press and to financial viability
Russian assault on Ukraine puts Ireland in high-level diplomatic arena at UN
UN Security Council role gives Ireland key place in ‘court of global public opinion’
Suspects in UK citing ‘inhuman’ Irish jails to try halt extradition
Challenges based on overcrowding and ‘slopping out’ but none successful yet
US filmmaker faces trial in Italy after testifying in tainted blood scandal case
Kelly Duda faces fascist-era charge of ‘offending the honour or prestige’ of prosecutor
Call for data on gender-based violence to be key to State strategy
National Women’s Council says education on abuse of women must be compulsory
France to engage in ‘strong political push’ to change EU budget deficit rules
Ambassador to Ireland discusses priorities for French presidency of Council of European Union
Housing crisis increases risk for victims of human trafficking – report
Sexual exploitation continued ‘unabated’ throughout pandemic
Sexual assault allegations ‘painful’ to hear, say Defence Forces officers
Representative Association for Commissioned Officers’ (Raco) to explore joining Ictu
Military officers’ group to debate trade union affiliation
Forum will also consider response to allegations in Women of Honour documentary
No access to domestic violence refuge in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown – report
Over 2,000 women, girls over 15 in area ‘will experience physical or sexual abuse by a partner’
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