IPRT Conference: Securing Accountability
Monitoring, Inspection, and Complaints in the Irish prison system
IPRT is delighted to announce a major conference on prison accountability, which will take place on Friday 27th November 2015 in the Spencer Hotel, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1.
We are delighted to announce that Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD has agreed to open the conference.
Monitoring and inspection of places of detention, as well as independent external mechanisms for the review of prisoners’ complaints and robust systems of investigation of deaths in prison custody, are central to the protection of human rights of prisoners and form part of Ireland’s obligations under international human rights law.
This timely examination of the current situation in Ireland, and the potential options for improving and strengthening accountability structures behind bars, will contribute to ensuring that Ireland both meets and exceeds our obligations to protect human rights behind prison walls.
International speakers:
- Nick Hardwick, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons
- Professor Malcolm Evans,Chair of the UN Subcommittee for the Prevention of Torture
- Professor Andrew Coyle, Emeritus Professor of Prison Studies in the University of London
Speakers from Ireland:
- Inspector of Prisons, Judge Michael Reilly
- Dr Mary Rogan, Head of Law, DIT
- Stephen Doyle, Director of Services, Care after Prison
- Deirdre Malone, Executive Director, Irish Penal Reform Trust
A panel discussion, chaired by Dr. Cormac Behan (University of Sheffield), will include senior representatives from the Dept of Justice and Equality and the Irish Prison Service, including:
- Mr Jimmy Martin, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Justice
- Mr Fergal Black, Director of Care and Rehabilitation, Irish Prison Service
- Mr John Clinton, General Secretary, Irish Prison Officers Association
Venue: Spencer Hotel, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1
Date: Friday 27th November, 2015
Time: 09.30 - 16.00 (tbc)
Registration fees:
- €30 (non-member)
- €20 (member)
- €10 (student/unwaged)
- free for former prisoners
Registration fees are to cover the costs of light lunch and tea/coffee through the day. IPRT relies on funding and donations to carry out our work - thank you for your support.
Register for the conference here.
We hope to see you there!
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