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Irish Farm Crime Survey, Nicola Hughes Dr, Matt Bowden

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Debts, Threats, Distress And Hope:Towards Understanding Drug-Related Intimidation In Dublin's North East Inner City, Sarahjane Mccreery, Matt Bowden, Marcus Keane

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The report used a mix methods research strategy, including a survey of residents and those who work in the North East Inner City area of Dublin, to explore the nature and extent of drug related intimidation (DRI).

The Drug Economy And Youth Interventions: An Exploratory Research Project On Working With Young People Involved In The Illegal Drugs Trade, Matt Bowden

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No abstract provided.

The Role And Approach Of The European Court Of Human Rights In The Protection Of Core Human Rights And In Deferring To The Judgment Of States Under The European Convention On Human Rights., Adrian Berski

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In order to understand the complexity and peculiarity of human rights, it is important to provide a proper definition of human rights, based on the Irish concept.

Human Rights is defined […] as: the rights, liberties and freedoms conferred on, or guaranteed to persons: (a) by the Constitution, and (b) by any agreement, treaty or convention to which the State is a party […] the definition of human rights is restricted as regards any agreement, treaty or convention to which the State is a party by including only those (or a provision thereof) which has been given the force of …

Report Of The International Conference On The Impact Of Armed Conflict And Terrorism On Children And Youth, Philista Onyango, Bernard Morara, Joan Van Niekerk, Margaret Lynch, Kevin Lalor

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No abstract provided.

The Jurisdiction Of The Irish Courts In The Protection Of The Constitutional Rights Of A Person Accused Of A Crime., Adrian Berski

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Studying the Irish Constitutional Law, requires the understanding of how the Irish Political System was evolved. Montesquieu's tripartite system, adopted by the Republic of Ireland is the judiciary[1] has a particular place in the Irish Constitution in articles 34 - 37[2].

The main purpose of this essay is to analyse the balance between the jurisdiction of the Irish Courts in the protection of the constitutional rights of a person accused of a crime and the functioning of the criminal justice system in protecting Society`s general interest. The first section presents a brief summary of the courts functions …

Evaluation Of The Community Safety Initiative: Assignment Of Rapid Co-Ordinators, Matt Bowden

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Do Irish Courts And The European Court Of Human Rights Have Achieved The Correct Balance Between Protection Of The Rights Of Individual Prisoners And Pragmatic Concerns Regarding The Proper Functioning Of The Prison System., Adrian Berski

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Nowadays it is very hard to find the relevant balance between decisions of the Irish Courts and European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), regarding the rights of individual prisoners and the proper functioning of the prison system. On one side, the main function of the courts is resolution dispute, apply the relative law and most importantly: protecting the law and human rights. On the other hand, court decisions have to be based on the relevant prison and justice systems that applies to each particular country.

It is worth taking into consideration that decisions made by the European Court of Human …

Does The Provision For Irish Prisoners To Keep In Contact With The Outside Environment Require Reform?, Adrian Berski

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The law of the Republic of Ireland provides that prisoners’ maintain rights in order to conduct connections with the outside world. It is important to mention that currently they are 3,747 people in Irish prisons[1]. This population have rights before the law and they shouldn’t be unreasonable deprived of rights or liberties.

By maintaining a connection with the outside world means that normal elements of the reintegration process can be maintained. This has a significant impact for further prisoner reintegration. It includes rights to visits, correspondence, voting, etc.

The main sources of law, which regulates prisoners’ rights in …

Determinants Of The Irish Bail System Before And After 1997., Adrian Berski

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Bail can be defined as:

The setting at liberty of an accused person upon others becoming sureties for the accused at his trail. The decision to admit a person to bail is judicial matter and, consequently, the court cannot delegate the exercise of this judicial power to an administrative official^[1].

According to the above definition it should be emphasized that an accused person has to ensure the State that he/she will return to the court proceedings or Garda Síochána Station at the particular time. It is imperative that bail is established on the fact that a criminal is …

An Overview Of New Psychoactive Substances And The Outlets Supplying Them, Cathy Kelleher, Rachel Christie, Kevin Lalor, John Fox, Matt Bowden, Cora O'Donnell

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This report represents the outcome of a review of new psychoactive substances2 within the Irish context, including a review of the outlets that supply these substances. The review was commissioned by the National Advisory Committee on Drugs (NACD) in accordance with Action 14 of the National Drugs Strategy (interim) 2009–2016. Action 14 provides for the monitoring of ‘head shops’3 and other outlets for the sale of psychoactive substances, under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 and the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2007. Researchers at the Centre for Social and Educational Research (CSER) within the School of Social Sciences and …

Summary Report On Parents' And Children's Perspectives On Parenting Styles And Discipline In Ireland, Ann Marie Halpenny, Elizabeth Nixon, Dorothy Watson

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This report summarises key findings from two studies on parenting styles and discipline in Ireland. The first of these studies provides a focus on parents’ perspectives while the second study draws on children’s perspectives on parenting practices. Parents Perspectives on Parenting Styles and Discipline A large body of research literature in the UK, USA and Australia has focused on the links between parenting styles, parental discipline responses, child behaviourand children’s psychological well-being (Smith et al, 2005; Gershoff, 2002; Parke, 2002; Eisenberg et al, 2001). Yet, there is little available information in Ireland about the prevalence of differentparental discipline responses or …

Young People On Remand, Mairéad Seymour, Michelle Butler

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The aim of this study is to examine the services and supports required by young people to promote greater compliance with the conditions of bail and reduce the use of detention on remand. The research addresses three main areas: • to establish the service and support needs of young people by investigating the circumstances of their life circumstances; • to examine the specific services and supports required by young people and their families during the remand process, in the courtroom and in the period between adjournments; • to address the issues and barriers to delivering services and supports to young …

A Study Of The Number, Profile And Progression Routes Of Homeless Persons Before The Court And In Custody, Mairéad Seymour, Liza Costello

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Research report commissioned by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, 2005.

The Impact Of Placement In Special Care Units On The Wellbeing Of Young People And Their Families, Niall Hanlon

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The Special Residential Services Board, established under Part 11 of the Children Act 2001, commissioned the Centre for Social and Educational Research to carry out this study into the Impact of Placement in Special Care Unit Settings on the Wellbeing of Young People and Their Families.

The Impact Of Placement In Special Care Unit Settings On The Wellbeing Of Young People And Their Families, Niall Hanlon, Centre For Social And Educational Research, Louise Riley

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The Special Residential Services Board, established under Part 11 of the Children Act 2001, commissioned the Centre for Social and Educational Research to carry out this study into the Impact of Placement in Special Care Unit Settings on the Wellbeing of Young People and Their Families. Special Care Units are a relatively new part of the child care system in Ireland. They are facilities that provide a secure environment for young people who require protection because of a real and substantial risk to their health, safety, development or welfare. At the time the work for this report was carried out, …

Garda Youth Diversion Project Guidelines, L. Ryan, A. Warren, L. Caldwell

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Research carried out for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Government of Ireland, 2003.

Parents, Children And Prison: Effects Of Parental Imprisonment On Children, Deirdre King

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No abstract provided.

Crime Prevention Directory, L. Ryan, L. Caldwell

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Research commissioned by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, 2002.