human rights Archives

May

Dealing with hate expression in public space in Northern Ireland

12/05/2022Committee on the Administration of JusticePublications, Reports

Hate expression remains prevalent in public space in Northern Ireland, causing significant harm to the communities it targets. Racist and sectarian hate expression is particularly common, but hate expression targeting the LGBT community and women also regularly appears in public space. Because of its intimidating nature, hate expression is a significant contributor to housing segregation,...

Apr

Response to UK Covid-19 inquiry consultation

08/04/2022Committee on the Administration of JusticePublications, Submissions

CAJ has responded to the consultation on the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) for the UK Covid-19 inquiry. We have prefaced our response by stating it is our strong view that it is also necessary to hold a Northern Ireland specific public inquiry into the handling of the pandemic, which is independent and human rights...

Apr

Response to DoJ Consultation on Hate Crime Legislation in Northern Ireland

05/04/2022Committee on the Administration of JusticePublications, Submissions

CAJ has responded to the consultation launched by the Department of Justice (DoJ) on certain recommendations arising from recent Independent Review of Hate Crime Legislation in NI. DoJ is consulting in two phases; the first (current) stage covers the following issues: aspects of the statutory aggravation hate crime model; the use of a sectarian aggravator...

Apr

Conference report – A Renaissance of the Peace Process? What kind of society do we need?

04/04/2022Committee on the Administration of JusticePublications, Reports

A Renaissance of the Peace Process? What kind of society do we need? was a one day working conference held on 27 September 2019 in the Canada Room, Queen’s University Belfast. It was organised by CAJ in collaboration with the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), QUB Human Rights Centre, and Senator George J. Mitchell...

Apr

Written Submission to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the UK

02/04/2022Committee on the Administration of JusticePublications, Submissions

Every 4.5 years, the UK undergoes a Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to assess its overall progress on human rights. This is a peer review process led by UN Human Rights Council, which all UN member states undergo on a cyclical basis. The UK’s fourth UPR will take place later this year. CAJ has submitted written...

Mar

Conference report – PSNI@20: Human Rights Reflections on Policing Reform North and South

24/03/2022Committee on the Administration of JusticePublications, Reports

On 5 November 2022, CAJ held a joint conference with ICCL to reflect on policing reform on the island of Ireland. ‘PSNI@20: Human Rights Reflections on Policing Reform North and South’ was a hybrid event held in the Great Hall at Queen’s University Belfast, featuring a range of expert speakers. It took place following the...

Mar

Experts call for radical overhaul of police accountability and intelligence oversight

24/03/2022Committee on the Administration of JusticeNews, Press releases

Two leading human rights organisations on the island will today call for better oversight of police intelligence. With key reform legislation before the Oireachtas, CAJ and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) have assembled international experts on accountability and intelligence. Policy makers, practitioners and academics will also call on An Garda Síochána and the...

Mar

Submission to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council consultation on dual language street signage

14/03/2022Committee on the Administration of JusticePublications, Submissions

In 2018, the Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council voted for an ‘English only’ street signage policy. CAJ and Conradh na Gaeilge (CnaG) advised the Council that this policy was unlawful, but it was only withdrawn in the face of Judicial Review proceedings. Another draft policy was withdrawn in 2019 after major concerns were again raised....

Mar

Volunteering opportunity – Communications and Events Volunteer

11/03/2022Committee on the Administration of JusticeNews

CAJ is seeking a volunteer to assist us with various tasks related to communications, administration, and event coordination. This is an ideal opportunity for someone newly beginning their career or for a student wishing to gain part-time experience while they complete their studies. Training will be provided on an ongoing basis by CAJ team members....

Mar

CAJ responds to Human Rights Act consultation

10/03/2022Committee on the Administration of JusticePublications, Submissions

CAJ has responded to the UK government’s consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act. We wish to make it clear that we object to the proposals in this consultation and the proposed Bill of Rights to replace the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA), which in our view would greatly reduce the protections currently in...

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