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Public Consultation on Policing Priorities for the Garda Síochána 2022
The Policing Authority have launched a Public Consultation on Policing Priorities for the Garda Síochána for 2022, using a new, user-friendly online tool. This tool allows you to spend ‘points’ on the areas of policing that you consider a priority. It will take about...
International Study “Autism and the Criminal Justice System: Policy Opportunities and Challenges
The Irish phase of an International Study “Autism and the Criminal Justice System: Policy Opportunities and Challenges” is being conducted by Health Economist Dr Áine Roddy over the coming months. Stakeholders from the criminal justice system and the autistic...
Your local Gardaí are here to help!
As a partner of An Garda Síochána we’ve been asked to convey that if you have a disability, are elderly or vulnerable & you need help they there to assist and support you. Watch and share with your local community, service users and members. Stay safe!An Garda...
Training Update
We are down with BNest in Nexus in the University of Limerick these days and delighted to be working with our Partners on a Pilot Training Project around Disability Awareness.
Gardaí require training in disability awareness
Gardaí and other frontline workers in the criminal justice system need specialised training in disability awareness to meet statutory obligations under international and domestic law, stakeholders have acknowledged.
Gardaí ‘need training to meet UN disability code’
The Irish Criminal/Civil Justice and Disability Network called for training and improved interaction between criminal justice agencies and organisations for people with disabilities.
ICJDN Report
Following our recent Roundtable Discussion held in the Law Society, the ICJDN published their Report entitled “Towards Better Pathways and a Mutual Understanding : Access to Justice for People with Disabilities”. We would like to extend a special thank you to all of...
Roundtable Discussion
We assembled a wonderful panel of disability advocates and key criminal justice representatives in the Law Society of Ireland to participate in our Roundtable Discussion entitled “Towards Better Pathways and a Mutual Understanding : Access to Justice for People with...
Seminar: “Towards Compliance with the UNCRPD – The Role of Criminal Justice Professionals”
Dublin Date: 21st February, 2018”Venue: Criminal Courts of Justice, DublinIn association with the Bar of Ireland and the University of Limerick (CPD Points) Limerick Date: 12th April, 2018Venue: Pavillion Theatre, University of LimerickIn association with the...
Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 (MOOC)
The ICJDN are delighted to contribute Module to the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) which was launched by the ICCL in partnership with the Law Society of Ireland and the Bar of Ireland. This course offers guidance to all practitioners who will be implementing the...
SUPRALAT Project “The Right to Legal Assistance in Police Interviews”
The ICJDN assisted researchers in Dublin City Universtiy (DCU) who collaborated with the Law Society of Ireland to deliver a programme as part of the European Commission funded SUPRALAT project. A One Day Conference relating to this project entitled "The Right to...
Victim’s Rights Alliance (VRA) Seminar
The Victim's Rights Alliance hosted a seminar which discussed the implications of the Victim's Rights' Directive on victims of crime in Ireland. The event was attended by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Críona Ní Dhálaigh. Speakers included: Chief Superintendent Anne Marie...
Frontline – The Irish Voice of Intellectual Disability
Delighted to outline the work of the ICJDN for Frontline Magazine
Intellectual Disability and the Criminal Justice System
Recent Research and Casework Experience Seminar This first event jointly hosted by the ICJDN and the ACJRD took place in the education centre at the Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. Audience members actively participated in an interesting discussion...