Leading criminologist says life terms are rarely imposed
Council Of Europe
Michael O’Flaherty, who recently took up Council of Europe role, says Russia must be held accountable for its actions in Ukraine
One of three candidates approved by Government will be elected by Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly
Former head of Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission vows to defend rights of minorities in senior Strasbourg post
Urgent improvement needed in legislation, the courts and in schools, says Council of Europe
Human rights body urges Britain to speed up inquests before they are terminated by new law
Testimony from survivors on a doomed migrant boat suggests hundreds of deaths may have been preventable
Bill will undermine human rights of victims as well as reconciliation and justice efforts, says Council of Europe commissioner
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
Unthinkable: Defending academic freedom is hindered by confusion about what exactly we are trying to protect
Migrant Crisis: On the Italian island of Lampedusa, the effects of a law restricting NGO ships that help migrants are being felt
Too low a minimum wage for young workers and Garda strike ban are among breaches, European watchdog says
Bill’s proposals include creation of a truth recovery body to offer immunity from prosecution to perpetrators who co-operate
Analysts suggest Berliners have run out of patience with ruling party SPD after 2021 election ruled invalid
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