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No such thing as imprisonment for debt, claims government
Issued 15 July 2008
A UN Committee said today that the Irish government's explanation of how people are jailed for debt in Ireland was "not entirely convincing". Mr Rafael Rivas … -
Volunteer lawyers honoured with pro bono award
Issued 15 July 2008
A major international lawyers' group meeting in Dublin has given FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) an award for its work in promoting pro bono (free) legal services for … -
GENEVA NEWSFLASH: Ireland facing hard questions on human rights record
Issued 14 July 2008
A strong show of Irish NGOs are present to observe dialogue underway in Geneva, where a top UN committee is examining Ireland's record under the International Covenant on …
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GENEVA NEWSFLASH: Government Undergoes Geneva Grilling on Human Rights Record
Issued 14 July 2008
For immediate release Dublin & Geneva, 14 July 2008 The Irish Attorney General, Paul Gallagher SC, is undergoing a grilling in Geneva this afternoon by the UN's top …
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GENEVA NEWSFLASH: NGOs meet with UN human rights committee
Issued 14 July 2008
UPDATE: Irish NGO meeting with the UN Human Rights Committee Palais Wilson, Geneva, 14 July 2008, 9.15am - 10.00am by Edel Quinn (ICCPR Researcher, FLAC) A delegation of … -
FLAC News Apr-Jun 08 issue now available
Issued 11 July 2008
The latest issue of FLAC News is now available. FN18(2) features articles on legal aid, the recent case on discrimination against deaf people becoming jurors, the June Public … -
Responsible credit coalition calls for government action on credit crisis
Issued 30 June 2008
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) today backed calls by the European Coalition for Responsible Credit (ECRC) in its 'Declaration on the Credit Crisis' for the EU and national …
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Public Interest Law Seminar: 20 June 2008
Issued 20 May 2008
FLAC is organising a half-day Public Interest Law seminar that will bring together three US lawyers and one Irish lawyer to speak about the work of their organisations and …
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Ireland Faces Summer Grilling from UN, say human rights groups
Issued 14 May 2008
The Government faces a "summer grilling" from the United Nations Human Rights Committee according to official papers released by the UN today. Three leading human …
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Opportunity should be taken to remove all discrimination from Juries Act: FLAC
Issued 14 May 2008
FLAC welcomes a government proposal to allow people aged over 70 to serve on juries as a positive and constructive move, according to Senior Solicitor Michael Farrell. FLAC …
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FLAC volunteer training seminar - 4 June 2008
Issued 13 May 2008
The next FLAC volunteer training session will take place on Wednesday 4 June in the Distillery Building, Church Street, Dublin 7. The topics covered will be family law …
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Judgment in Foy case now available
Issued 9 May 2008
The approved judgment of Justice Liam Mc Kechnie of 19 October 2007 is now available. To read or download a copy of the judgment please consult the courts website. The High …
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FLAC asks Government to implement human rights report's recommendations on access to justice
Issued 1 May 2008
In a statement issued today, FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) welcomed the publication of a report from the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe on his …
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FLAC News January-March 2008 issue available
Issued 31 March 2008
Download the current issue of FLAC News here.
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Access to Justice Concerns with Immigration Bill
Issued 18 March 2008
The Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill which was published on 29 January 2008 is a significant piece of legislation which will affect not just those who seek to come …