Council Of Europe
Dublin City Council insisted on moving to Wood Quay. Now it wants to spend up to €500m to leave. Why?
Built on Europe’s most important Viking site, Dublin’s civic offices need an environmental upgrade. It makes more sense to start again, the council says
Government accused of colluding with ‘narrow agenda’ of UK on human rights issues
Groups say Council of Europe proposal would weaken protections of the European Convention on Human Rights
Ireland found in breach of European treaty over lack of Defence Forces overtime
Officer representatives say efforts to address additional pay with Government ‘refused point blank’
The public deserve to know why Irish justice moves so slowly
Justice delayed is justice denied for the victims of crime
‘Political priority cannot be a judge’s priority’- European Court of Human Rights president
Political pressure on jurisdiction of court ‘impossible to accept’, says Mattias Guyomar
Hate speech by politicians ‘escalating tensions’ in Ireland, report finds
Ireland needs to introduce new legislative measures punishing hate speech ‘as a matter of priority’, European group advises
Human rights activist Michael Farrell: ‘We were in a period of progress, but now we seem to be galloping backwards’
Lawyer Michael Farrell represented transgender woman Lydia Foy after earning his stripes during the Troubles in the North
A Ukrainian minister speaks: ‘Putin is lying when he says he is very successful in advancing on the front’
Kyiv’s deputy foreign minister, Sergiy Kyslytsya, on Moscow’s deceit, progress on peace and why Ireland and Ukraine have a similar history
What do we expect from Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s meeting today?
Meeting of US and Russian leaders not expected to pave the way for a breakthrough given gulf between Moscow and Kyiv on key issues
Irish lawyer quits European rights watchdog after being told Gaza ‘out of our mandate’
Michael Farrell warns European body will lose respect if it does not address what is ‘certainly a genocide’
More early release needed to alleviate overcrowded prisons, says Irish Penal Reform Trust
Irish Penal Reform Trust says report identifies major issues in Irish prisons
Prison officer allegedly used riot shield to repeatedly strike inmate in van
Allegations of abuse of inmates by staff in Irish Prison Service has increased since 2019, according to European committee report
Ukraine and Council of Europe sign agreement for tribunal over Russian agression
Tribunal intends to bring to justice senior Russian officials for crimes in Ukraine
Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for Justice by Steve Crawshaw - when impunity cannot be tolerated
Book review: Steve Crawshaw looks at the historical development of international justice and the various challenges and crises it has faced, and continues to face
Europe must show ‘political will’ to hold Russia to account, Dublin conference told
Compensation and reparations for Ukrainian victims of the war is key, says Council of Europe
Racism seen as permeating all aspects of Roma and Traveller lives in Ireland, European report finds
Commissioner says he was ‘struck by consensus’ that ‘structural’ racism hinders access to basic rights
Vance criticism of Europe ‘misinformed’, says human rights commissioner
Accountability for Russian crimes cannot be ‘overlooked’ in any Ukraine settlement deal, Council of Europe rights chief says
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
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
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