UN Committee Against Torture

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UN Committee against Torture to insist on action from Governement

The Government is coming under pressure to ratify a treaty against torture after committing to it 10 years ago.

Fri, 11 Aug, 2017

HSE may take over prison healthcare

The possibility of the HSE running prison healthcare services instead of the Irish Prison Service (IPS) is currently under discussion, the UN Committee Against Torture (UNCAT) has heard.

Sat, 29 Jul, 2017

Magdalene laundry victims focus on State liability

Magdalene campaigners have questioned why a State apology was given to laundry survivors when the Government denies the State has any liability in the matter.

Tue, 04 Jul, 2017