Racism being ‘promoted by people in serious leadership positions’ around the world, McAleese says
Former president compares AI to the ‘garbage’ people were fed by Church and State at the time she was growing up
Irish Council For Civil Liberties
Ireland’s refusal to say sorry to men convicted of Sallins train robbery is shameful
The men wrongfully convicted have suffered physical and psychological consequences from the injustice done to them
AI chatbots leading children into ‘terrible harm’, Oireachtas committee hears
Fake, AI-generated material poses ‘greater risks for children than adults’, says Children’s Rights Alliance
This May Day it is important to remember the vital role protest plays in a vibrant democracy
Individuals must be free to spontaneously assemble, express discontent and demand change
Free Legal Advice Centres welcome President’s ‘timely’ comments on ‘unmet legal needs’
Civil legal aid system is ‘in crisis’ says Flac
State’s authority will be challenged again. We need to be ready
Last week’s events are clear warning to Government and gardaí about scale of what may come
The Irish Times view on live facial recognition: careful consideration required
It is right to question whether the technology is necessary or proportionate
Facial recognition trial on Dublin-Holyhead route scans thousands but finds no matches
Outcome raises fresh questions about effectiveness of technology, which Irish and UK authorities are embracing
Ireland’s first observer report on protest policing raises several concerns
Newly established Irish Network of Legal Observers flags emerging trends in frontline conduct
An absolute right to protest? How do gardaí weigh that with the rights of those affected?
Obligation of the State to protect peaceful assembly is outlined in the Constitution
Irish law ‘blocking’ actions on behalf of children over ‘addictive’ social media apps
State is in breach of EU law, Irish Council for Civil Liberties claims
Irish officials were warned in advance that Irish travellers would have faces scanned at Holyhead
Minister for Justice says his department was advised in advance of facial recognition technology trial by UK immigration officers
Ban on social media companies using algorithms aimed at under-18s to be proposed in Dáil
People Before Profit private member’s Bill opposes any ban on under-16s having access to platforms
UN rights monitors ‘alarmed’ at Garda using double-strength pepper spray on peaceful protesters
Special rapporteurs contact Government, including over public order policing at pro-Palestine protest at Dublin Tunnel last year
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