Hamilton, Claire and Kilkelly, Ursula
(2008)
Human Rights in Irish Prisons.
Judicial Studies Institute Journal (2).
pp. 58-85.
ISSN 1649-1262
Abstract
The Irish prison system is currently undergoing significant
reform. Old and dilapidated prison buildings are finally being
replaced with new ones at Thornton Hall in Dublin and Kilworth
in Cork, and while they have many problematic elements, not
least the scale and location of what is proposed, the new prisons
will bring improved conditions for those detained there.
The revision of the Prison Rules and the establishment of the
Prisons Inspectorate on a statutory basis are also welcome
developments, insofar as they aim to introduce greater regulation
and accountability into this much neglected area of Irish law.
Ireland is bound by several international instruments in the
area of prisoners’ rights and penal policy, and the ongoing reform
in the Irish prison system means that the time is opportune to
consider the extent to which these legal obligations are currently
met, and to evaluate what needs to be done to ensure greater
compliance. The aim of this article is thus to examine Ireland’s
record in prisoners’ rights against international standards, and to
determine where reform needs to take place in order to ensure full
respect for the rights of prisoners in Irish law, policy and practice.
It begins with a commentary on the importance of international
standards.
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Article
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| Keywords: |
Human Rights; Irish Prisons; Ireland; Prisoners' Rights; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Social Sciences > Law |
| Item ID: |
5996 |
| Depositing User: |
Claire Hamilton
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| Date Deposited: |
01 Apr 2015 15:59 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Judicial Studies Institute Journal |
| Publisher: |
Judicial Studies Institute |
| Refereed: |
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