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Informing the collaborative development of effective evidence-based policy and practice in criminal justice www.acjrd.ie

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Join us for 'The Human Cost of Deception: Economic Crime as a Public Harm in Ireland' on Friday, 9 October in Dublin 👉 bit.ly/4gg7yMt
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The Human Cost of Deception: Economic Crime as a Public Harm in Ireland
The 12th Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference on Friday, 9 October 2026 in the Revenue Commissioners, 15 O'Connell Street Upper, D01
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Save the Date! ACJRD is delighted to announce the 12th annual Irish Criminal Justice Agencies (ICJA) Conference: "The Human Cost of Deception: Economic Crime as a Public Harm in Ireland" 📅 Friday, 9 October 2026 📍 Revenue Commissioners Building, An Lár, O'Connell Street, Dublin 🔗 bit.ly/45rcqbb
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🗞️ Interested in criminal justice news and research in Ireland? Join our mailing list for updates on ACJRD events and our quarterly newsletter 👇 www.acjrd.ie/services/pub... We’d love to highlight your work! Email admin@acjrd.ie to feature an upcoming event, report or project.
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📢 Expressions of Interest are now open for ACJRD's Working Group: Social & Health-Led Responses to Crime Prevention. Collaborate with colleagues from research, policy and practice on evidence-informed approaches to preventing crime. 🗓️ First meeting: 16 Sept 2026 (Zoom) Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4wz7Ovk
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Working Groups - ACJRD - Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD)
The Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD) seeks to promote reform, development and effective operation of the criminal justice system.
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
📢 Registration for the 2026 ACJRD Annual Conference is now open to non-members! 📆 Thursday, June 11th 2026 📍 Ashling Hotel, Dublin 8 🕓 9.30am - 4.30pm 🎟️ Reserve your spot for "Prevention First: Designing Safer Communities from Systems to Streets" today to avoid disappointment ➡️ bit.ly/3ONJBRB
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
🤔 Curious about becoming a member of ACJRD? Learn more about the benefits of membership and how you (or your organisation) can get involved. 👉 bit.ly/4sC0pcD
Become a member of ACJRD today! Annual membership fees are €100 for organisations, €50 for registered charities, €25 for individuals and €10 for students (associate membership).
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🗞️ Interested in criminal justice news and research in Ireland? Join our mailing list for updates on ACJRD events and our quarterly newsletter 👇 www.acjrd.ie/services/pub... We’d love to highlight your work — email admin@acjrd.ie to feature an event, report, or initiative.
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Newsletters - ACJRD - Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD)
The Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD) seeks to promote reform, development and effective operation of the criminal justice system.
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
#ICYMI - Registration for the 2026 ACJRD Annual Conference: "Prevention First - Designing Safer Communities from Systems to Streets" is now open to members. 🎟️ Don’t forget: ACJRD members enjoy discounted ticket prices and priority access to events! Register today ➡️ bit.ly/3ONJBRB
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Registration is now open for the ACJRD Annual Conference 2026 - ACJRD - Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD)
The Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD) seeks to promote reform, development and effective operation of the criminal justice system.
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
📢 Members can now register for the ACJRD 29th Annual Conference: “Prevention First — Designing Safer Communities from Systems to Streets.” 📆 Thursday, June 11th 2026 📍 Ashling Hotel, Dublin 8 🕘 9:00am – 5:00pm Get your ticket today ➡️ www.acjrd.ie/news/284-reg...
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
New Year - New Career! Only 10 more days to apply for this exciting new role in ACJRD, a network of individuals and organisations committed to an evidence-informed criminal justice system. 🗓️ Application Deadline - Friday, 16 January 2026 More information here: www.acjrd.ie/news/272-we-...
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
📢 Our latest ACJRD Newsletter is now live. Catch up on ACJRD news, events, and updates here: www.acjrd.ie/images/Newsl...
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
We Are Hiring! ACJRD is seeking a dynamic Events & Communications Officer to help drive our mission to support collaboration, learning, and evidence-informed policy and practice across the Irish criminal justice system. 🗓️Deadline - Friday, 16 January 2026 More information: bit.ly/4pRMZrP
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
📢 Now Published: ACJRD 28th Annual Conference Report The June 2025 event — “Opportunities and Challenges of Technological Innovation in the Criminal Justice System” — explored how technology and AI are transforming justice in Ireland. 🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4nSL3xN
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
ACJRD is thrilled to invite third-level students to our upcoming webinar: Meet the Pros: Criminal Justice Career Paths You Haven’t Heard in Class on 13 of November 2025 from 4:30-5:30 pm (online). For more details and to register, visit: lnkd.in/eE-RfNVA
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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
On October 10th, 2025, we hosted the 11th Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference at IMMA, Dublin, with the theme "Youth Justice in Motion: Prevention, Intervention, Contribution"," sparking key discussions on supporting young people in the justice system. Thank you to everyone who contributed.
Pictured below (l-r): Mary Griffin, Chairperson, ACJRD, Kevin McCarthy, Secretary General, Dept. of Children, Disability & Equality, Koulla Yiasouma, Chairperson, Oberstown Children Detention Campus.
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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
👏 The CJA is proud to support the Right to be Heard Campaign. @whymeuk.bsky.social are partnering with the Common Ground Justice Project to campaign for a legal right for victims to explore Restorative Justice. 📝 Find out more & sign the petition: www.commongroundjustice.uk/righttobeheard
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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
📣 Read CJA Trustee Dr Thomas McNeil's latest working paper, written for @crimeandjustice.bsky.social The paper reflects on the key challenges to organisational change and cultural reform in policing, analysing community rehabilitation initiatives. www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/diversion-we...
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Diversion in the West Midlands: A critical case study | Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 25/09/2025
The Chief State Solicitor’s Office (CSSO) is conducting an open competition for the position of State Solicitor (Fixed Term) in the CSSO.
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State Solicitor (Fixed Term) - Chief State Solicitor's Office
Find the latest vacancies across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.
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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 25/09/2025
Training providers will soon begin to collect data about the diversity of student barristers and trainee solicitors in Ireland, according to a new report.
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Progress made on collecting diversity data of student barristers and trainee solicitors
Training providers will soon begin to collect data about the diversity of student barristers and trainee solicitors in Ireland, according to a new report.
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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
We are here at the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin for a meeting in public between the Policing and Community Safety Authority and the new Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly. The meeting will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel from 2:30pm 👉 youtube.com/live/B7PgyDd...
Panel of tables and chairs set up with microphones with PCSA purple branding and Irish flag in the background Meeting agenda listed
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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Prosecutions at courts and case processing time for domestic abuse related cases dealt with in 2024-25 have been published by @justice-ni.bsky.social Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/prosecu...
Statistics.  Prosecutions at courts and cases processing time for domesic abuse related cases dealt with in 2024-25.
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Irish Penal Reform Trust @irishpenalreform.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Yesterday, IPRT hosted a well-attended panel discussion, chaired by @saoirse_b on the report of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) on its official visit to Ireland. Some key takeaways from the discussion 👇 #CPTIreland2025 #CPT2025
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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Listen to first of a number of #podcasts about taking a trauma informed approach. Head of Comms Gail McGreevey is joined by PBNI's Trauma Informed Coordinator Kirsten McFarland & SBNI Trauma Practice Manager Marian Molloy to talk about it. 📻Listen on open.spotify.com/episode/2UOG...
Graphic with microphone and words saying Probation Matters Podcast "Taking a Trauma Informed Approach in Probation" - listen on Spotify.
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EU Court of Justice @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
🎉 #EuropeanDayOfLanguages 🎙️ Conference interpreters are the bridge between cultures, ensuring that language is no barrier to decision-making in the #EU. Learn how they keep Europe connected and represented 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmLx...
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Interpreting at the Court of Justice
Welcome to the world of interpreters at the Court of Justice! Ever wondered what interpreters at the EU Court of Justice do? Discover their mission in this video created for this year’s Open Day of…
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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 26/09/2025
Solicitors have urged the Law Society of Northern Ireland to intervene against plans to lower the standard of proof applied by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland solicitors rebel over standard of proof in disciplinary cases
Solicitors have urged the Law Society of Northern Ireland to intervene against plans to lower the standard of proof applied by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for Northern Ireland.
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EU Court of Justice @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
🎉 #EuropeanDayOfLanguages 🌍 Multilingualism is a key element of how the #ECJ works. Thanks to interpreters and lawyer-linguists, the Court can function efficiently in all 24 official languages of the EU👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIvX...
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Multilingualism at the Court of Justice of the EU – Ensuring equal access to justice
This video has been updated: https://youtu.be/Fh7QJzzinC0 Multilingualism is a key element of how the Court of Justice of the European Union works. This video explains why and how the Court can…
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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Wednesday 1 October - 4pm Book Launch - Neoliberalism, State-Corporate Power and Regulatory Failure All welcome
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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Wonderful to see Maynooth University so well represented on this list especially The School of Law and Criminology's @edwardsdove.bsky.social
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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Watch: On National Police Memorial Day @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long reflects on the sacrifices police officers have made to keep our communities safe. #NPMD
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Criminology & Criminal Justice Journal @crimandcj.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
📢 Call for Papers 📢 Criminology & Criminal Justice is now inviting submissions! We’re looking for original research that pushes boundaries, challenges assumptions, and contributes to key debates in criminology and criminal justice. 🖊️ Submit your work: journals.sagepub.com/home/CRJ
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Criminology & Criminal Justice: Sage Journals
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Criminology & Criminal Justice Journal @crimandcj.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
📄 New in Criminology & Criminal Justice: “‘It’s not going to be tech that gets us out of it’: Modern slavery and digitisation in fashion supply networks” By Jon Davies, Rose Broad, Michelle Corallo & colleagues 📖 Read here: doi.org/10.1177/1748...
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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
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Criminology & Criminal Justice Journal @crimandcj.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
📄 New in Criminology & Criminal Justice: “The situational character of prison violence: An exploratory qualitative study” By Dante B.C. Hoek, Ard J. Barends, Maarten J.J. Kunst & colleagues 📖 Read it here: doi.org/10.1177/1748... #Criminology
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Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
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An Garda Síochána @garda.ie · 28/09/2025
More challenge, more reward. Those considering a career in An Garda Síochána are encouraged to examine all the role offers, from remuneration and associated benefits, to the incredible variety that comes with the role. Apply today. Closing date is 9 October ➡️ bit.ly/46tk7iJ #ItsAJobWorthDoing
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Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People @nichildcom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Brilliant to have our friends from @ocoireland.bsky.social in Belfast 🙌 Top of our agenda was our shared goal of incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law. This is the single-most important thing we can do for children and young people 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
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Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Textbook Launch Event🚀 Join us for this in-person event @edinburghnapier.bsky.social on 7 Oct 3-5pm where we bring together a range of voices to reflect on where Scottish criminal justice is and where it's going. Register your place now 👇 bit.ly/criminal-jus...
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The launch of 'Criminal Justice in Scotland' textbook
This event offers an opportunity to bring a range of voices together to reflect on where Scottish criminal justice is and where it's going.
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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 16/09/2025
Applications are being invited for the role of Chief Court Delays Assessor.
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Chief Court Delays Assessor - Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Find the latest vacancies across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.
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Irish Penal Reform Trust @irishpenalreform.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Ireland’s prisons are at 120% capacity — with almost 500 people sleeping on the floor. IPRT’s #Budget2026 submission calls for investment in mental health, alternatives to prison & reintegration, not more prison beds. Read full submission here: bit.ly/4n5qVJ3
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The Immigrant Council of Ireland @immigrationirl.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
We are hosting an immigration law clinic for migrants in Waterford City. Book a free 30 minute appointment by emailing support@immigrantcouncil.ie. Location: Men’s Development Network, Equality House, 49-50 O'Connell Street, Waterford, X91 E866 Time and date: 2-5:45 pm, Wednesday, 24/09/2025
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Ombudsman for Children's Office @ocoireland.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Yesterday Dr Niall Muldoon spoke at Children's Rights Alliance #EndChildPovertyWeek alongside Kate Duggan CEO of Tusla, Lara Haynes, Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, along with Dr Maria Corbett & Suzanne Connolly @barnardos-ireland.bsky.social
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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 16/09/2025
The Courts Service has launched a newly upgraded courts.ie website.
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Courts Service launches upgraded courts.ie website
The Courts Service has launched a newly upgraded courts.ie website.
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EU Court of Justice @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Mr Marc van der Woude has been re-elected President of the #EUGeneralCourt 👨⚖️ Bio 👉https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo2_7035/ 📰 Press Release 👉https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo2_7052/
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
A new report by @colinmurray.bsky.social and @aoifemod.bsky.social explains claims the UK could leave the ECHR without breaching the Good Friday Agreement are “not credible.” caj.org.uk/wp-content/u...
The front cover of CAJ's newest publication titled "The Belfast/ Good Friday Agreement 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights: Explainer". The cover includes this title as well as a partially covered image of 'The Treaty Series' agreement for the Belfast Agreement.
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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 16/09/2025
A new podcast series co-hosted by former Supreme Court judge Ms Justice Marie Baker will analyse recent divorce and judicial separation cases.
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Judge Marie Baker to host Bar of Ireland family law podcast series
A new podcast series co-hosted by former Supreme Court judge Ms Justice Marie Baker will analyse recent divorce and judicial separation cases.
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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
We will soon be launching a consultation on our new Corporate plan for 2026-29. We just wanted to reflect on our work over the past year. As at 31 March 2025, we were supervising 4,107 individuals totalling 5,743 orders/licences. Find out about Probation – pbni.org.uk
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UCD Criminology and Criminal Justice @ucdcrim.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Join us at the next UCD Criminology Salon on Mon 20 Oct. @nicolacarr.bsky.social will discuss her recent book book co-edited with @harryannison.bsky.social & Thomas Guiney, Parole Futures: Rationalities, Institutions and Practices. All welcome! Please register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/ucd-crimin...
UCD Institute of Criminology and Criminal JusticeCriminology Salon: Parole Futures: Rationalities, Institutions and PracticesMonday 20 October 2025, 13:00 – 14:30 Harty Boardroom, Sutherland School of Law, Belfield, Dublin 4 Professor Nicola Carr, Chair of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College DublinJoin us at our next Criminology Salon where Professor Nicola Carr will discuss her recent book co-edited with Harry Annison and Thomas Guiney, Parole Futures: Rationalities, Institutions and Practices, published by Bloomsbury. This book brings together a range of academic and practice perspectives to analyse the ideas, institutions and practices of contemporary parole. At a time when many parole systems are strained, this collection aims to encourage systematic reflection on parole’s rationalities, institutions, and practices and to pose ambitious “what if” questions about the possible futures of parole and prison release.
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Ombudsman for Children's Office @ocoireland.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
📢 Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon is calling for reforms to youth justice: ✔ Extend youth justice sanctions to under-24s ✔ Raise criminal responsibility age to 14 ✔ Explore separate facilities for 18–24s Read more via @irishexaminer.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtan...
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Children's ombudsman calls to extend youth justice sanctions to adults under 24
In a call echoed by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), Niall Muldoon also recommended increasing the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years.
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EU Court of Justice @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Election of the Presidents of Chambers of the #EUGeneralCourt 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo... 👨⚖️ Bio 👉https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo2_7035/
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Bonavero Institute of Human Rights @bonavero.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Our 2024–25 Annual Highlights Report launches today. As we head into a new term, we’re proud to reflect on a year of impactful events, research, and global collaboration. Thank you to our community and partners — your support made it all possible. 📄 Download the report: bit.ly/3Kmfgac
front cover of the Annual Highlights Report
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Europol @europol.europa.eu · 17/09/2025
🔎 Criminal analysts drive every investigation's success. At Europol’s 6th Analysis Conference, we recognised: 🏆 Germany’s @bka – strategic analysis award 🏆 Spain’s @guardiacivil – operational analysis award 👏 Congratulations to the winners More ⤵️ www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/...
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Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Are organised armed gangs in Haiti capable and ideologically committed to overthrowing the state and challenging for political power? Irvin Kinnes, University of Cape Town, will give his thoughts on these questions at our next Security & Justice Futures webinar on Mon 6 Oct. bit.ly/gangs-haiti 👈
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Gangs in the Global South: Future lessons from Haiti?
Are organised armed gangs capable and ideologically committed to overthrowing the state and challenging for political power?
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