Yesterday a United Nations (UN) committee criticised Ireland for failing to uphold its obligations under international law. The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review
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INAR report argues ‘Irish far right fake news industry’ adding to racism problem
The Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) has divulged an increase in reports of racism the public made to it in 2020 compared to 2019. Although
Civil liberties group ‘welcomes’ government report on updating Irish hate speech laws
A leading civil liberties group has voiced its support for the proposed updating of Ireland’s hate speech laws. The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL)
Senator calls proposed Hate Crime Bill ‘poisonous identity politics’
Senator Sharon Keogan has described the new Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020 as “poisonous identity politics”. She made the comments in the Seanad on
First quarter of 2020 shows ‘doubling’ of reports of racism compared to 2019
According to the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR), there has been a marked increase in the reporting of racist incidents in Ireland. It revealed that
New report reveals increase in reports of racist incidents in 2019
In a newly published report the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) has revealed that it received 530 reports of racism in 2019. Included in this
New smartphone app will make it easier to report racism
A new smartphone app has been launched which will allow members of the public to report incidents of racism. The iReport.ie app was developed for
New report says there is ‘cause for deep concern’ around the rise of online hate speech in Ireland
According to a new report Ireland needs to do more to tackle racism, hate crime, and hate speech. The Alternative Report on Racial Discrimination in