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
Council of Europe data shows overcrowding still an issue in Irish jails and is worse than many other systems in Europe
Sir Declan Morgan, chief commissioner at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, met with Council of Europe human rights leaders
The vote - to be held four weeks from today - is an important experiment in extending local government. A lot rests on voters’ choice
Leading criminologist says life terms are rarely imposed
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
Council of Europe official warns of ‘deep scepticism’ about London’s motivation for law due next year
Report raises concerns about inadequate refuge spaces, precarious funding for services and lack of expertise on domestic violence
President’s remarks are an unusual criticism of the policy of a foreign government
Ireland has fewer judges and more lawyers per inhabitant, Council of Europe study finds
Watchdog says figures do not reflect ‘real scale’ of phenomenon in Ireland and trafficking for labour exploitation is under-reported
International body warns proposals could block justice over killings where state involvement is suspected
Social Finance Foundation and the Council of Europe Development Bank deal to support environmental and climate-action initiatives in communities
Institution focuses on providing supports to 22 European countries
Ireland’s stance must ‘evolve’ in the face of new international threats
DUP not interested in ‘sticking plaster’ approach to NI protocol, Donaldson tells Martin in Belfast
EU ambassadors call for range of options to be ready if UK over-rides post-Brexit deal
Coveney to push body on pursuing Kremlin for ‘crime of aggression’ over Ukraine war
Campaigners fear State will grow as hub for ‘libel tourism’ in wake of UK exit from EU
The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?
Philanthropist Osman Kavala jailed for life without parole over 2013 demonstrations
New evidence of a mass grave in Mariupol to hide thousands of civilian dead has added to international calls for Russia to be held accountable
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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