Over the last number of years, I have contributed to Human Rights in Ireland, a group academic blog. Over the last two … More
Category: Ireland & ECHR Law
New Publication: Ireland and the European Convention on Human Rights
A new edited collection, Ireland and the European Convention on Human Rights: 60 Years and Beyond, has just been published by Bloomsbury. … 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
This is the text of my speaking notes to the Constitutional Convention, with added hyperlinks to take you directly to sources … More
The European Convention on Human Rights at 60 & Socio-Economic Rights
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) coming into force. Ireland was one of the original … More
Liam Thornton 