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Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/IRL/CO/4, 23 July 2014: Ireland

Jul 23, 2014

Gender equality 7. While welcoming the Convention on the Constitution’s recommendation of February 2013, the State party’s commitment to hold a referendum on the matter and the establishment of a task force, the Committee regrets the slow pace of progress in modifying...

An Application by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission for Judicial Review, Queen’s Bench Division, Northern Ireland (18 October 2012)

Oct 18, 2012

Procedural Posture The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (“NIHRC”) challenged Articles 14 and 15 of the Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order 1987, arguing that the eligibility criteria for adoption were unjustifiably discriminatory and in breach of Articles 8 and...

Hannon v. First Direct Logistics, Equality Tribunal of Ireland (29 March 2011)

Mar 29, 2011

Procedural Posture Louise Hannon filed a complaint alleging discrimination and constructive dismissal by her employer after she began transitioning to a female identity. Facts Louise Hannon was employed as a business development manager. When she informed her...

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, A/HRC/16/44/Add.3, 7 March 2011

Mar 7, 2011

II. QUESTIONNAIRE Questions on women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights and gender issues: risks, security and protection. It would be deeply appreciated if responses were brief. They may be submitted in bullet- points if preferred. For...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/IRL/CO/3, 30 July 2008: Ireland

Jul 30, 2008

8. The Committee, while noting with satisfaction the State party’s intention to adopt legislation on a civil partnership bill, expresses its concern that no provisions regarding taxation and social welfare are proposed at present. It is furthermore concerned that the...