Vacancy: ICCL is hiring a Procedural Rights Fellow
The Bar of Ireland – ICCL Fellowship is seeking applications from barristers with 1-3 years of practice who have a strong interest in justice reform, criminal and constitutional law. The Procedural Rights Fellow will work with the ICCL team, providing advice and contributing to research, policy and advocacy work. Deadline: 5pm, 11 February. Click here for more information.
Vacancy: Irish Prison Service, Software Developer (ICT) Specialist (EO)
The Irish Prison Service is now recruiting for the following role: Software Developer (ICT) Specialist (EO Level) in the Irish Prison Service. The closing time and date for applications is 3pm, Thursday, 13 February. Click here for more information.
Vacancies x 3: Children’s Rights Alliance: Operations Director; Legal, Policy & Services Director; Online Safety Legal Officer
Children’s Rights Alliance - 3 roles: Operations Director; Legal, Policy and Services Director (Maternity Cover – 1 Year Contract); Online Safety Legal Officer (Maternity Cover – 1 Year Contract). Deadline 5pm, Wednesday 19 February. Click here for more information.
Vacancy: Mayo Rape Crisis Centre, Director of Services
Mayo Rape Crisis Centre is recruiting for a new Director of Services to join its team in Castlebar. The Director of Services will be responsible for delivering on the vision, mission and strategic plan of the organisation, including managing the budget. They will also oversee the development and implementation of the organisation’s programmes and services on behalf of the Board. Closing date for applications: 21 February. Click here for more information.
Volunteer: Crime Victims Helpline Spring 2025 Volunteer Training Programme
The national Crime Victims Helpline, freephone 116 006, is a listening and support service for all victims of crime in Ireland. Our aim is to support, inform and empower victims and all those impacted by crime. We provide time and space for victims to talk about their experiences. We also provide information about the criminal justice system, crime victims rights and referrals to victim support services in the community. Initial Training takes place in two modules: Module 1: Saturday, 1st March 2025, 10.00am to 4.00pm; Module 2: Saturday, 8th March 2025 10.00am to 4.00pm. You are required to complete the two full days of training. Click here for more information.
Sentencing Guidelines and Information Committee - District Court Research
The Sentencing Guidelines and Information Committee (SGIC) of the Judicial Council has prepared a paper which outlines the various community-based sanctions which are available to judges, with particular reference to the District Court. Click here to download.
Sentencing Guidelines and Information Committee - District Court Research
The Sentencing Guidelines and Information Committee contracted Dr Niamh Maguire, South East Technological University, to carry out research relating to sentencing in the District Court, and in particular in cases of Relationship Violence and Abuse. The SGIC is please to publish this research, which also identifies District Court Judges’ views on the sentencing process in the District Court. Click here to download.
Irish Prison Service 2023 Annual Report
The Irish Prison Service today published its 2023 Annual Report. The report highlights significant advancements in rehabilitation, safety, and dignity, while outlining the Irish Prison Service’s response to a rising prison population and the ongoing need for infrastructure expansion. In 2023, the number of committals to prison increased by 12.7% (+895) compared to the previous year. This, coupled with the increasing length of sentences, has had a considerable impact on prison capacity. Click here to view press release and report.
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