Human rights body is deeply concerned at policing reforms 

The new bill, which runs to almost 270 pages, is aimed at implementing major reforms recommended by the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland, which reported in September 2018.

The State’s human rights body is deeply concerned at restrictions and obstacles placed on independent searches and inspections of Garda premises under landmark proposed legislation.

As the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill begins committee stage today, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) says it is also alarmed at Government and ministerial intrusion into the independence of both An Garda Síochána and oversight agencies.