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Human Rights Commission comments on the death of Lyra McKee
Human Rights Commission comments on the death of Lyra McKee Chief Commissioner Les Allamby commented: “The Human Rights Commission is deeply saddened by the recent death of Lyra McKee. Freedom of the…
20 Apr 2019Reappointment of Les Allamby as Chief Commissioner
The Secretary of State, Karen Bradley MP, has confirmed the reappointment of Les Allamby as the Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission for a further two years until 1 September…
10 Apr 2019Human Rights Committee seeks public views in cross-border visit
Human Rights Committee seeks public views in cross-border visit The human rights and equality impacts of Brexit on people and bodies operating across the border will be heard today in Armagh as the Joint…
26 Mar 2019Chief Commissioner welcomes Supreme Court Finucane judgment
Chief Commissioner welcomes Supreme Court Finucane judgment Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Les Allamby commented: “We welcome todays Supreme Court judgment that there…
27 Feb 2019NI Termination of Pregnancy laws remain key concern as UK undergoes CEDAW examination
NI Termination of Pregnancy laws remain key concern as UK undergoes CEDAW examination The Human Rights Commission has again highlighted the need for reform of NI laws on termination of pregnancy as the…
26 Feb 2019Human Rights Commission speak to students at Priory Integrated College
Human Rights Commission speak to students at Priory Integrated College The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has visited Priory Integrated College in Holywood as part of its educational…
25 Feb 2019NI Human Rights Commission visit Coláiste Feirste
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has visited Coláiste Feirste as part of their educational engagement pilot. The NIHRC spoke to Year 12 pupils looking at human rights as part of their…
12 Feb 2019Human Rights Commission supports Sarah Ewart case
Human Rights Commission supports Sarah Ewart case The Human Rights Commission will today (30 January 2019) intervene in the Sarah Ewart case. Sarah Ewart has been granted leave to judicially review Northern…
07 Feb 2019Human Rights guidance in Public Procurement launched
Human Rights Guidance in Public Procurement launched Taking a human rights-based approach to procurement helps to prevent human rights violations locally, and across the world. That is the message of new…
29 Jan 2019Joint Committee appears before Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality
Oireachtas Committee told of “Significant Gaps” in Human Rights and Equality Protections under Withdrawal Agreement 23rd January 2019 – The Joint Committee of the Irish Human Rights and Equality…
23 Jan 2019Human Rights Commission secures settlement in DNA fingerprint retention case
Human Rights Commission secures settlement in DNA fingerprint retention case The Human Rights Commission has settled a case on DNA Retention taken against the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).…
09 Jan 2019NI Human Rights Commission - Draft Strategic Plan 2019 - 2022 Consultation
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission – Draft Strategic Plan 2019-22 Consultation We want to hear your views. The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) would like to hear your views on…
21 Dec 2018Forum hosts ‘fast fashion’ event with expert Safia Minney MBE
Forum hosts ‘fast fashion’ event with expert Safia Minney MBE The Northern Ireland Business and Human Rights Forum will focus on the issues of sustainability and ‘fast fashion’ at its annual event…
13 Dec 20182018 Annual Statement launch: Full speech from Chief Commissioner Les Allamby
2018 Annual Statement launch: Full speech from Chief Commissioner Les Allamby I am delighted to welcome you all to the launch of the Commission’s seventh annual statement of human rights and to offer…
12 Dec 2018Northern Ireland Falling Behind on Human Rights
Northern Ireland Falling Behind on Human Rights Northern Ireland is failing to keep pace with the rest of the United Kingdom and Ireland on key human rights provisions. These are the findings of a report…
10 Dec 2018Human Rights Commission and IFA meet to discuss sport and human rights
Human Rights Commission and IFA meet to discuss sport and human rights The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has met with the Irish Football Association (IFA) to discuss the promotion and…
26 Nov 2018New Research Recommends UK-Irish treaty is best solution to ensure Common Travel Area Rights
New research has concluded that the Common Travel Area (CTA) between Ireland and the UK is currently “written in sand, and its terms are much more limited than is often believed to be the case”. These…
13 Nov 2018Commission welcomes UN expert on extreme poverty to Belfast
Commission welcomes UN expert on extreme poverty to Belfast The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission will meet with the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Professor Philip Alston,…
09 Nov 2018NIHRC visit St Patrick’s College Banbridge
NIHRC visit St Patrick’s College Banbridge The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has visited St Patrick’s College Banbridge as part of their educational engagement pilot. Pupils doing…
19 Oct 2018Human Rights Commission Welcomes Draft Modern Slavery Strategy
Human Rights Commission Welcomes Draft Modern Slavery Strategy The Human Rights Commission has today published its advice on the Department of Justice draft Northern Ireland Modern Slavery Strategy. The…
18 Oct 2018