Justice
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Policing: A new era
An Garda Síochána is adapting to deal with the greatest period of societal change since its formation in 1922, Deputy…
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Crime and punishment
UCD Professor of Criminology Ian O’Donnell discusses rising prison rates and alternatives to custody with Stephen Dineen. “People sometimes think…
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Improving prison standards
A capital reform programme is underway to update Ireland’s out-dated prison estate. Reducing re-offending through rehabilitation is key, Irish Prison…
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Delayed reactions
Acting Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice Northern Ireland (CJI) Brendan McGuigan talks to Stephen Dineen about the need for political…
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Rights for those wronged
Greg Heylin, Director of the Victims of Crime Office, tells Stephen Dineen about the proposed Victims Directive and the pivotal…
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Solving problems in the legal system
Ireland’s legal system is dysfunctional, inefficient and costly. Irish Times Legal Affairs Editor Carol Coulter discusses her potential solutions with…
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General overview
eolas outlines the main tenets of the criminal justice system. The criminal justice system and its main components of law…
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Human rights reviewed
Ireland’s human rights record was examined by the UN’s universal periodic review this year. eolas reports. The Government has promised…
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Criminal Justice Bill 2011
Purpose: to strengthen Garda powers of investigation into white collar crime and to allow the 24-hour detention period to be…
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Brendan Howlin TD
Brendan Howlin represents Wexford and is Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. He was first elected to the Dáil in…
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