Human Rights & Equality News

HELP launches new course
23/09/2024

HELP launches new course

Registration is now open for a complimentary course on the Interplay between the ECHR and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

International Protection Solicitors Panel
22/02/2024

International Protection Solicitors Panel

The Legal Aid Board has opened applications to join its International Protection Solicitors Panel.

Law Society welcomes election of Michael O’Flaherty as Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
25/01/2024

Law Society welcomes election of Michael O’Flaherty as Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

"We are proud to see an Irish person take on the important role of international human rights advocate."

December 2023 Justice and Law Reform update
12/12/2023

December 2023 Justice and Law Reform update

This month’s update centres on events and work of the Business Law, Conveyancing, Environmental & Planning Law and Human Rights Committees.

Human Rights Conference resources
20/11/2023

Human Rights Conference resources

You can now download a selection of presentations from the recent Annual Human Rights Conference.

Certificate in Immigration Law and Practice
18/10/2023

Certificate in Immigration Law and Practice

The Diploma Centre is accepting final applications for the Certificate in Immigration Law and Practice, which offers an in-depth analysis of immigration law and its application in Ireland.

Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
04/09/2023

Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

The Law Society Human Rights & Equality Committee launched a new booklet at the Psychological Services Festival on Thursday, 7 September 2023.

Committee Conferences 2023
18/08/2023

Committee Conferences 2023

Join us for our extensive suite of Annual Law Society Committee Conferences in autumn 2023.

IPO Case Processing Panel
07/06/2023

IPO Case Processing Panel

The International Protection Office (IPO) is seeking Expressions of Interest for assignment to its Case Processing Panel.

Human Rights Student Competition 2023/2024
22/05/2023

Human Rights Student Competition 2023/2024

The Law Society’s Human Rights & Equality Committee invites all students of law, trainee solicitors and BL degree students to participate in its 2023/2024 student competition.

Human Rights Student Competition 2023 winners
23/03/2023

Human Rights Student Competition 2023 winners

Ruairí Ó Conchúir and Conor Ó Floinn produced the winning submission: Parole in Ireland - a Balance of Rights.

Annual Human Rights Lecture 2023
14/02/2023

Annual Human Rights Lecture 2023

The Law Society Human Rights & Equality Committee, in partnership with Law Society Professional Training, present the complimentary annual Human Rights Lecture on 7 June.