ADVANCE QUESTIONS TO IRELAND – ADD.2
NORWAY
How does Ireland plan to implement recommendations from CAT regarding
conditions and treatment of detainees in Irish prisons?
Does Ireland plan to establish an independent and effective complaints and
investigation mechanism for prisoners, as recommended by CAT?
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?
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?
What can Ireland do to secure inclusion of migrants, including travellers, with
regard to education and access to the labour market and services?
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?
Could you please elaborate on how civil society will be involved in the follow
up of this review?
SLOVENIA
When does Ireland intend to ratify OP-CAT and OP-CRC-SC?
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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