ADVANCE QUESTIONS TO IRELAND – ADD.2
NORWAY
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How does Ireland plan to implement recommendations from CAT regarding
conditions and treatment of detainees in Irish prisons?
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Does Ireland plan to establish an independent and effective complaints and
investigation mechanism for prisoners, as recommended by CAT?
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What is Ireland prepared to do to bring laws, regulations and medical practise
in line with international standards so that legal abortions can be carried out?
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What progress has been made to implement the recent European Court of
Human Rights’ judgment in A, B and C–v–Ireland case? Could you please
elaborate on the time frame and terms of reference of the established expert
group, and how you plan to implement the group’s recommendations?
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What can Ireland do to secure inclusion of migrants, including travellers, with
regard to education and access to the labour market and services?
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Is Ireland prepared to enact legislation to underpin the right of workers to
collective bargaining through their trade unions in line with the Irelands
international commitments?
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Could you please elaborate on how civil society will be involved in the follow
up of this review?
SLOVENIA
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When does Ireland intend to ratify OP-CAT and OP-CRC-SC?
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How will the Government of Ireland address the right to a termination of
pregnancy under Irish law in certain urgent medical cases?
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