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ICPO’s Briefing on Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021
16th September 2021 The ICPO broadly welcomes the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021. Our briefing on the Bill is available here: Briefing on Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021

ICPO Client Survey 2021
26th August 2021 The Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas has today released findings from a global survey of its 1,100 client-base which is made up of Irish citizens imprisoned overseas. The press release is available here The survey results are...

Online Coffee Morning for families with a loved one in prison overseas
On Thursday 26th August 2021 ICPO will host an online coffee morning for families who have a loved one in prison overseas. This is an opportunity for families to meet others in the same position as they are...

Minister’s report a cause for concern for Irish prisoners overseas and their families
Press Release – 6th May 2021 The Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas has today reacted with concern following the publication of the Minister for Justice and Equality’s Annual Report on the operation of the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Acts (1995...

ICPO services continue during Covid 19
During this stressful and anxious time for Irish prisoners overseas and families, the ICPO Maynooth and London offices want to let you know that although our offices are currently closed, we are continuing to provide support, advice and information to...

ICPO receives Gerry Ryan Community Award for work with Irish in Britain
11th March 2019 The Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) is honoured to receive the Gerry Ryan Community Award 2019. This award is given to an organisation each year in recognition of their contribution to the Irish community in...

A Step At A Time – The Resettlement Needs of Irish People Returning From Prison Overseas
ICPO engages in policy and advocacy work on issues affecting Irish prisoners overseas and their families. A Step At A Time The Resettlement Needs of Irish People Returning From Prison Overseas Irish prisoners overseas are at particular disadvantage as they...