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<p>Irish man Seán Binder answering journalists' questions earlier today outside the court of Mytilene on Lesbos in Greece which declared itself not competent to try his case. Picture: Manolis Lagoutaris/AFP/via Getty</p>

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Cork man left in 'legal limbo' in Greece on spying charges
Amnesty and other human rights groups protest as court in Lesbos adjourns its case against activists who were rescuing refugees
<p>Gardai on Winthrop Street, Cork, policing an anti-lockdown protest back in March. The Irish Council for Civil Liberties will appear before the justice committee to state that the Government "has too much power" regarding Covid-19 legislation. </p>

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<p>The Mother and Baby homes Commission of Investigation final report volumes 1 to 6 photographed at the Tuam Mother and Baby home site. Photo: Andy Newman</p>

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FILE PHOTO Responding to a report from the Garda Inspectorate, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said that the Garda Anti Corruptio

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Gardaí to keep using 'spit hoods' despite civil liberty concerns 
Rights group raises fears 'alternative lifestyle' women on garda watchlist

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Rights group raises fears 'alternative lifestyle' women on garda watchlist
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Civil liberties group have grave concerns over roll-out of Public Services Card
Civil liberties group have grave concerns over roll-out of Public Services Card

A civil liberties group says they have grave concerns over the roll-out of the Public Services Card.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2018

Ireland urgently needs independent inspection body for all places of detention: ICCL
Ireland urgently needs independent inspection body for all places of detention: ICCL

Ireland must put in place a strong national preventative mechanism which can ensure that no place of detention – prison, police cell, hospital or care home – is beyond the reach of comprehensive and rigorous inspection.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2017

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