The Human Rights Commission on both sides of the border have set up a joint initiative to investigate the extent of human trafficking throughout Ireland.

Ombudsmen play a crucial role in ensuring the equality and human rights of citizens are respected, it was claimed today.

The SDLP’s call for an all-Ireland police intelligence agency was described today as the most blatant attempt to politicise policing.

The Human Rights Commissions from both sides of the border are due to meet later this month to discuss the Government’s proposed citizenship referendum.