Ireland’s oldest independent human rights body. Find out more & sign up for updates: http://iccl.iehttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mu4yxox4gk2sWill Meta introduce protections for children in Ireland and Europe using its platforms, as it has committed to do for children in the US? That’s our question after the landmark $16.68 billion settlement reached in a US lawsuit this week.28 Aug 2026 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4yxox4gk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mtvzvp52ic2yToday FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) and ICCL are in Geneva warning UN member states that progress has stalled in addressing longstanding Irish human rights issues, including the State's failure to update and improve civil legal aid and anti-discrimination laws. https://www.iccl.ie/news/flac-iccl-upr-ireland-2026/25 Aug 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvzvp52ic2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mtjiht345k2yGardaí routinely question Irish journalists in an effort to identify their confidential sources. That's one of the findings of new research by @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social and Glory Anumudu of @maynoothuniversity.ie which we were proud to partner on. https://www.iccl.ie/news/an-garda-siochana-questions-journalists-confidential-sources/20 Aug 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjiht345k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3msqipb7roc27RIP Judge Bernard Barton. We worked alongside Judge Barton in recent years in our - ultimately unsuccessful - shared efforts to see juries retained in defamation proceedings. He was a strong defender of the right to trial before a jury of one's peers. https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/judge-bernard-barton10 Aug 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqipb7roc27https://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mrakqcyes225The Justice Minister's criminal legal aid changes are undermining access to justice and people's fundamental rights. They will especially impact people in vulnerable situations - such as people struggling with homelessness or addiction. We call on the Minister to reverse this policy immediately.22 Jul 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrakqcyes225https://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mr5tm67hnc2pOsgur Breatnach's wrongful conviction for the 1976 Sallins Train Robbery was today declared a miscarriage of justice. This is a huge step for Osgur and his campaign. An independent public inquiry must follow. @cajni.bsky.social @amnesty.org @finucanecentre.bsky.social https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0721/1584393-osgur-breatnach-sallins/21 Jul 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5tm67hnc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mqqx5bg3s22lAre you LGBTQ+ and living in the Republic of Ireland? The CROSSROADS wants to hear about your experiences of safety, belonging, discrimination, online hostility and public life in Ireland today. crossroadsstudy.typeform.com/crossroads16 Jul 2026 09:43 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqx5bg3s22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mq5fs55pc22cThe government is giving An Garda Síochána access to facial recognition technology and other biometric tools to identify and track us. This puts our rights at risk! Sign our petition to stop facial recognition technology https://www.iccl.ie/i-do-not-consent-to-frt/ #FRT #biometricanalysis08 Jul 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5fs55pc22chttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mpqh6iihhs2dA healthy democracy requires strong and vibrant culture, media and civil society. During the Irish Presidency, Ireland will chair negotiations on the EU's next seven-year budget. We are working in the Future of Europe Coalition to protect funding for our cultural, media and civil society sectors.03 Jul 2026 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqh6iihhs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mpoccm23dk2dThe Minister has repeatedly stated that this Bill would provide gardaí with the power to compel a person to remove a face covering but after the completion of pre-legislative scrutiny and Dáil debate, and on the day of the final Seanad debate. The minister has published amendments to do this!02 Jul 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpoccm23dk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mpj57tc3g22c50 years ago today, a group of activists, academics and lawyers gathered in Trinity College Dublin for the inaugural meeting of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.30 Jun 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpj57tc3g22chttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mp77okevy22gThis week the Oireachtas voted yet again to keep the Special Criminal Court, a non-jury court set up during the Troubles. The Court violates our rights to trial by jury, to silence and to a fair trial. Renewing emergency legislation each year isn’t good enough. Abolish the Special Criminal Court.26 Jun 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp77okevy22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mozkgacsx22iThe Oireachtas votes annually to maintain the Special Criminal Court. It is a court which violates people’s right to a jury trial, right to silence and right to a fair trial.  What was once a temporary measure introduced by a State in turmoil has now been in operation for 53 years. #AboilishTheSCC24 Jun 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozkgacsx22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3moxc5jw73s2bIreland is poised to give An Garda Síochána expanded powers to use AI to analyse biometric data. The Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025 is set to pass in the Seanad today, the penultimate stage before signing into law by the President.23 Jun 2026 11:26 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxc5jw73s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3monhjap25k2tAcross the world, fundamental rights and freedoms are being dismantled as State power and corporate interests find common cause with a well-funded and coordinated anti-rights agenda. This week, we launched our new Strategy 'Fighting for Democracy: Safeguarding our Freedoms and Rights'.19 Jun 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3monhjap25k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mol6hxty4s25Thank you to everone who joined us this week as we celebrated our 50th anniversary with Trinity Law School. #ICCL50 #CivilLiberties18 Jun 2026 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mol6hxty4s25https://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3moip5fvetk2hThank you to everone who joined us yesterday as we celebrated our 50th anniversary with Trinity Law School. Since our foundation in 1976, ICCL has fought on a wide range of civil liberty and human rights issues.17 Jun 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3moip5fvetk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mod4l4sufk2mDemocracy doesn't defend itself. Johnny Ryan, Illan Wall and Eileen Culloty join moderator Róisín Costello from Trinity School of Law to discuss the challenges ahead for democracy and civil liberties as part of ICCL’s 50th Anniversary Conference. #ICCL50 #CivilLiberties #Democracy15 Jun 2026 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mod4l4sufk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mo3luhrsl22aWhen is biometric identification not biometric identification? When the minister says so. A new Garda AI bill would allow gardaí use facial recognition & biometrics like gait to track people in CCTV footage. @tupped.bsky.social @tjmcintyre.com @digitalrightsirl.bsky.social @olgacronin.bsky.social12 Jun 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3luhrsl22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mnz3ln5flt2pNesxt Tuesday, Kieran Rose, Conor Brady and Olga Cronin will reflect on 50 years of civil liberties in a panel discussion hosted by Judge Marie Baker as part of our 50th Anniversary Conference. Get your tickets now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/irishcouncilforcivilliberties/2211319 #ICCL50 #CivilLiberties11 Jun 2026 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnz3ln5flt2phttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mnwzpvjv2k2xToday is an incredibly important day for Pat Finucane's family, as a public inquiry into his murder finally begins. For over three decades, Mr Finucane’s family have campaigned for truth, justice and accountability. We hope the inquiry brings this a step closer. https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/06/10/13633-days-since-my-husband-was-shot-dead-in-front-of-me-13633-days-seeking-the-truth/10 Jun 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwzpvjv2k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mnwqpw6dr22pSee our briefing note on The Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025 https://www.iccl.ie/police-justice-reform/iccl-briefing-note-on-garda-siochana-recording-devices-amendment-bill-2025/10 Jun 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwqpw6dr22phttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mntz6risn22eAn Garda Síochána is rolling out body-worn cameras nationwide after a pilot. Without publishing the pilot findings or providing evidence to back up the claims gardaí make about them. An Garda needs to publish the pilot review and the code of practice, before any further rollout.09 Jun 2026 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntz6risn22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/iccl.bsky.social/post/3mntr2tpio22vRIP Brian McNally. Brian was one of the Sallins Men who were falsely accused, wrongly convicted and imprisoned for the 1976 Sallins train robbery. ICCL continues to stand with Osgur Breatnach, Nicky Kelly and the Sallins Men in their fight for truth, justice and a full public inquiry. [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Jun 2026 08:17 +0000at://did:plc:fs5hhce6xpvbns64ajz22bdv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntr2tpio22v