Blog Archive | Human Rights
'37.1' - a short film on Section 37.1 (Employment Equality Act)
Posted on September 25, 2014
'37.1' http://youtu.be/9mGDbjq45lg
Congratulations and many thanks to Carly Hamilton for highlighting the important issues and concerns that effect LGBT lives, particularly staff in the teaching profession who currently face discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation in religious run institutions.
Section 37.1 of the the Employment Equality Act is soon to be amended and this video captures the urgency of getting it passed soon.
Senator Bacik Welcomes Minister of State Aodhan O’Riordain's Commitment to Securing Equality Laws
Posted on September 11, 2014
I am delighted to hear the news that Minister of State Aodhan O’Riordain, Department of Justice & Equality, has this week announced his commitment to working with senators in the coming months to advance legislation that will amend Section 37.1 of the Employment Equality Act.
'Business as usual amid political inaction on abortion' - Irish Times, 20th August 2014
Posted on September 04, 2014
'Business as usual amid political inaction on abortion - Analysis: Small number of politicians not shy about taking to airwaves over controversy', Mary Minihan, Irish Times, Wed 20th August, 2014
Press coverage - Irish Times, 'Life Free From Fear' report launch
Posted on September 03, 2014
'Ireland is ‘outlier’ without legislation on hate crime; Ivana Bacik hopes ‘controversial’ proposals will be adopted by Government', Mary Minihan, Irish Times, Tues Sept 3, 2014
Press Coverage - The Journal.ie 'Calls for Ireland to legislate against online hate crime'
Posted on September 02, 2014
'Calls for Ireland to legislate against online hate crime - A new report from the University of Limerick finds Ireland to be out of step with international legislation on hate crime.' Michael Sheils McNamee, thejournal.ie
http://www.thejournal.ie/hate-crime-online-racism-ireland-new-report-1650047-Sep2014/
Newstalk Coverage: New report calls for tougher sentences for hate crimes
Posted on September 02, 2014
New report calls for tougher sentences for hate crimes
Researchers want to see the creation of new offences and longer jail terms
Senator Ivana Bacik says there is a lack of laws that deal with hate crime in Ireland...
Press coverage on Hate Crime Report Launch - Irish Times
Posted on September 02, 2014
'Longer sentences for hate crimes proposed in report - New laws urgently needed to protect vulnerable communities, Limerick academics conclude,' Mary Minihan - Irish Times, Tuesday 2nd Sept.
Hate Crime Report Launch
Posted on September 02, 2014
BACIK LAUNCHES REPORT BY UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK ACADEMICS ON HATE CRIME AND SEEKS LEGISLATIVE CHANGE
Labour Seanad leader, spokesperson on Justice
Tuesday 2nd September 2014, Buswells Hotel, Dublin
Speaking at the launch of the report, Senator Bacik said:
University Times article on Constitutional Reform in Wake of ‘Y Case’ Controversy
Posted on August 27, 2014
Ivana Bacik Calls for Constitutional Reform in Wake of ‘Y Case’ Controversy Trinity Professor Among Signatories of Open Letter in Support of New Referendum
Kayle Crosson Staff Writer
Opinion: Irish Times, 20th August - 'Abortion law must change to avert more tragic cases' - Ivana Bacik
Posted on August 20, 2014
Here is the link to my Opinion piece in the Irish Times, August 20th 2014.
'We must address the real health needs of Irish women by holding a referendum to repeal the 1983 amendment...' Ivana Bacik