Ireland has ‘significant’ human rights gaps

Ireland has been criticised for the “significant gaps” in its protection of human rights, according to a report submitted to the UN.

Next week, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission will appear before the UN in Geneva to present its findings on Ireland’s human rights performance. Issues will include access to abortion, prisoner treatment, support for victims of people trafficking, and policing accountability.

The Geneva meeting on July 27 and 28 will be the first attended by the Irish State since 2011 and will fulfill its obligations under the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT).