Irish Human Rights and the UN

http://www.broadsheet.ie/2013/03/05/...ers-and-denis/




. Im not going to post links to the decisions but just give a brief outline.

-Legal action being used to intimidate and stifle journalism.
-The open nature of the law on blasphemy.
-Evidence of Garda Harassement.
-Guidelines on people who give info on abortions is not clear.
-Non consultation with groups representing travellers and the Roma communities.
-No protection of whistleblowers.
-Unfair treatment of asylum seekers.
-Issues at St Pats Institution.
-Irish prison service shambles.

Margaret Sekaggya, the rapporteur for the UN made a number of recommendations which can be viewed on the link on the Broadsheets website. Damning indictment again of failed government policies.