Intent: On 26 October 2018, IPRT launched Progress in the Penal System 2018 (or 'PIPS 2018'), the second in a series of annual reports benchmarking progress in Ireland's penal system. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of progress within the last 12 months in meeting human rights in the Irish penal system. At the launch reform of practice and policy was urged in a wide range of areas related to criminal justice with a particular focus on mental health,staffing, and female prisoners.
Email invites to key stakeholders on 11 October 2018 - EmailLaunch of Report on 26 October 2018 including presentations urging reform of the current penal practice, procedures and policies. Full report content available online at www.iprt.ie/contents/3360 - Event / Reception
Copy of Report sent to all Social Work Departments and other Stakeholders - LetterEvent held in Mansion House on 30/11/2018 - Event / ReceptionInvitation to Stakeholders to Youth CEO Action Research Report Launch in the Mansion House on 30/11/2018 - Email
Invite to launch of report with summary of policy positions - EmailProposals for reform of the solitary confinement and restricted regimes systems - Letter
Launch event of Progress on the Penal System Report held in IHREC - Event / ReceptionTargeted letters to DPOs highlighting sections of the Progress on the Penal System Report relevant to their area of work - Letterinformation event on Progress in the Penal System Report held in Leinster House - Event / Reception
Intent: Highlight the negative impacts on physical and mental health of prolonged isolation (solitary confinement) in prisons::Support current policy developments towards ending the practice of solitary confinement in prisons in Ireland::Inform legislative debate on the Prisons (Solitary Confinement) (Amendment) Bill 2016 [PMB]
Details: Abolishing solitary confinement in prisons in Ireland
Lunchtime meeting for Joint Committee on Justice and Equality members hosted by Clare Daly TD and Mick Wallace TD with international expert on solitary confinement, Prof Craig Haney, to inform legislative debate on solitary confinement in prisons in Ireland. - MeetingMeeting with Irish Prison Service and international expert on solitary confinement, Prof Craig Haney, with the aim of supporting progress towards elimination of solitary confinement in prisons in Ireland. - Meeting
