Torture watchdog inspects garda stations

A POWERFUL European torture watchdog has made initial observations to the Government following a 12-day visit to Ireland.

The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) examined the treatment of people detained in 10 garda stations in Dublin, Limerick, Westmeath, Galway, Sligo and Roscommon.

The CPT also investigated the treatment of adults and juveniles in custody in seven prisons in Dublin, Limerick, Roscommon and Cork.