There has been much focus on the role of the European Court of Human Rights over the last number of days (see, here and here). … More
Tag: Ireland
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
Closing Our Eyes: Irish Society & Direct Provision
Direct provision is front page news in Ireland today (08 October 2013) Carl O’Brien has a number of pieces (here, here, here and here) in today’s … More
Ireland’s Asylum & Direct Provision System under the Spotlight in Northern Ireland
Today (August 14 2013), the High Court of Northern Ireland in Belfast issued a decision that could have a knock … More
Edward Snowden, Asylum & Ireland
It has been reported in the media this morning that Edward Snowden has “applied for” asylum in Ireland, along with applications to … More
The Rule of Law, Judicial Independence & Ireland
The rule of law is an important concept in most western democracies, however precisely what it means is hotly debated. … More
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