How slowly they die as we kneel beside them, whisper in their ear. And we are too late. We are … More
Category: Asylum & Refugee Law
#directprovision14: 14 Years of Direct Provision in Ireland
Direct provision is 14 years old today. Today, from 7am to 9pm, there will be 14 hours of blog posts … More
Direct Provision: A Challenge to Law, A Challenge to Human Rights
On February 28 2014, UCD Human Rights Network hosted a seminar, Direct Provision: A Challenge to Law, A Challenge to Rights. Senator … More
The Refugee Appeals Tribunal in Ireland
The Refugee Appeals Tribunal (RAT) determines whether a person is need need of asylum in Ireland. It is an appellate body, so that … More
Law, Dignity & Socio-Economic Rights: The Case of Asylum Seekers in Europe
Below are my speaking notes for the European Database on Asylum Law (EDAL) conference, Reflections on the Current Application of the … More
International Human Rights Day 2013: Placing the Spotlight on Direct Provision
Today is International Human Rights Day 2013. This year, the theme is one of reflection on twenty years of the Vienna Declaration … More
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