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Joint 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 2019 -
Human 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 2019 -
NI 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 2018 -
Forum 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 2018 -
2018 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 2018 -
Northern 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 2018 -
Human 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 2018 -
New 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 2018 -
Commission 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 2018 -
NIHRC 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 2018 -
Human 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 -
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission – Strategic Planning 2019-22
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission – Strategic Planning 2019-22 We want to hear your views The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) would like to hear your views about what you think…
18 Oct 2018 -
Latest FAQ: Human Rights Commission’s challenge to the law on Termination of Pregnancy in NI
Latest Fact Sheet: Human Rights Commission’s challenge to the law on Termination of Pregnancy in NI What is the current law in Northern Ireland on Termination of Pregnancy? Termination of pregnancy is…
12 Oct 2018 -
Invitation to Tender: Joint Committee research on evolving justice arrangements post-Brexit
Call for expressions of interest for research on evolving justice arrangements post-Brexit * PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED AND THIS IS NOW CLOSED* The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission would…
09 Oct 2018 -
NI Human Rights Commission community engagement in east Belfast
NI Human Rights Commission community engagement in east Belfast The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is visiting a number of community and political representatives in east Belfast, as part of…
01 Oct 2018 -
Human Rights Commission unveils human rights street art
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has unveiled street art outside its North Street offices to mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Commission partnered…
24 Sep 2018 -
Momentum to Change Termination of Pregnancy Laws Welcomed
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the continued momentum to change Northern Ireland Termination of Pregnancy Laws. The Commission took a case to the Supreme Court that found Northern Ireland Laws are…
20 Sep 2018 -
Research shows right to a fair trial can be in danger if individuals go to court without legal rep
Research shows right to a fair trial can be in danger if individuals go to court without legal representation Report calls for cultural change and enhanced provision of information that will improve understanding…
14 Sep 2018 -
Legacy proposals welcomed but further work needed on human rights
Legacy proposals welcomed but further work needed on human rights The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has today published advice on the Northern Ireland Office consultation addressing the legacy…
30 Aug 2018 -
Swimming against the poverty tide - Chief Commissioner writing in VIEW Digital
Swimming against the poverty tide Les Allamby, Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, argues that urgent reform is needed to help those who are suffering economic hardship.…
20 Aug 2018