The Bar of Ireland, Human Rights Committee: "State Responses to Historic Abuse of Children in Schools: Current Issues" - Monday 25th November @4.30pm

State Responses to Historic Abuse of Children in Schools: Current Issues

Monday - 25/11/2024 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Chair: Colm O’Dwyer SC

Speakers:

• Colin Smith SC – Irish practice relating to statutory and non-statutory redress schemes of the past and present in the light of the scholarship on transitional justice
• Dr Nóra Ní Loinsigh BL – Historic abuse of children in schools – litigation options and obstacles. The implications of the decision in O’Keeffe 10 years on.
• John Coulter – Restore Together – Restore Together is a voluntary support and advocacy group for victims/ survivors of sexual abuse in Spiritan schools (Blackrock College, Willow Park School, Rockwell College, St. Mary’s College, St. Michael’s College & Templeogue College).