High Court Judgment in case on State’s failure to provide for basic needs of international protection applicants expected tomorrow morning. These judicial review proceedings were brought by the Commission. legaldiary.courts.ie/legaldiary.nsf…

Very worrying news that Ake Achi, founder of Migrants At Work LTD., received death threats. We stand in solidarity with him, his colleagues and people who come to fill skill shortages in the UK and end up exploited that Ake works to support. theguardian.com/world/article/…

Ake also authored a report on lived experience leadership in addressing the exploitation of migrants who come to the UK to work on sponsored visas. Read his report here: modernslaverypec.org/resources/towa… ...and listen to him talk about it on our podcast: modernslaverypec.org/latest/transfo…

In a representative action taken by IHREC, the H Ct (O’Donnell J) has again found that the State failed to provide for basic needs of asylum seekers &, in leaving them street homeless, is breaching their fundamental rights. This case related to the position from 12/23 - 05/24.

Our Head of Legal, Michael O'Neill is on Drivetime RTE now discussing today's landmark High Court ruling that the State has failed in its duty to provide for basic needs of international protection applicants, breaching their right to dignity - tune in now

Early career researchers - join us MU School of Law & Criminology for a workshop on the law of forced migration. Application details below. Get in touch with Victoria Chunhyang Chong Dr Bríd Ní Ghráinne or me with any questions.

We welcome the ruling of the high court in the legal action taken by Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission on behalf of asylum seekers who were left homeless by the Irish government. breakingnews.ie/ireland/irish-…

.Maynooth University has a write-up from the recent conference "Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery: Change in Ireland in its European Context", with Modern Slavery PEC's Alex Balch speaking on engaged research approach for policy on modern slavery maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/hu…

Tonight's #Disclosure investigates allegations of trafficked and mistreated workers within a trawler fishing business based on Scotland’s south coast. Watch Disclosure: Slavery at Sea on BBC One Scotland at 9pm or stream now on BBC iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Entertainment on RTÉ Thanks for sharing but unfortunately the Lisdoonvarna Crew couldn't travel to Belgium with us due to the restrictions of living in direct provision.

Great to see International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)'s Chris Williams (chris williams ITF) on the BBC highlighting the plight of migrant fishers in the UK. The BBC investigation found that 35 fishers from the Philippines, Ghana, India & Sri Lanka were victims of trafficking between 2012 and 2020. 1/3

Does Ireland have more refugees & migrants than other European countries? Here's what the data has to say about Ireland's migration trends in the wider European context. By Keire Murphy Trinity College Dublin Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

Learn how to protect yourself from exploitation at work. This is for employment permit holders who feel exploited, want to change jobs, or have recently lost their job. 🔗 Watch the full recording here: rb.gy/dftn7x #migrantrights

Congratulations to Dr Daisy Nabasitu, Head of the Human Rights division at the Office of the DPP, Uganda. Dr Nabasitu's PhD thesis examines labour migration, migrant domestic workers, and trafficking in persons in Uganda and Saudi Arabia. A former LLM Ireland fellow.

I'm recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in IrishResearch project CONSPACE MU School of Law & Criminology/MU Social Science Institute. Deadline 22 Sep, w/qual methods, background of crim/borders/migration. Please share w/anyone who might be interested. Happyto answer all questions! universityvacancies.com/maynooth-unive…

We are currently recruiting for a postdoctoral researcher to join European Research Council (ERC) PatentsInHumans project closing date 26 September and full details below- please get in touch with any questions! All_Institute European Research Council (ERC) MU School of Law & Criminology MU Research

Why are librarians up in arms over ebooks? Lack of available stock, high prices & onerous terms & conditions mean ebooks currently offer poor value for readers & libraries. By Cathal McCauley @library_mu Maynooth University Martin Bradley & Stuart Hamilton Local Government Management Agency rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

“This event will not only mark a decade of our shared commitment to advocacy, solidarity, and justice for migrants and asylum seekers but also serve as a powerful platform to envision the next chapter of our journey together.” Appeal for support: gofundme.com/f/masi-10-year…

Today, MLRC is delighted to launch our policy report on the longterm effects of homelessness on minority children. With keynote speaker Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC and panellists from Children's Health Ireland AoibhWalsh Rory Hearne Focus Ireland and the National Traveller Women's Forum Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

All welcome to this (free!) lunchtime seminar on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, Friday 11th October Royal Irish Academy, with expert speakers Cathryn Costello and Mary Gilmartin. Presented by Royal Irish Academy, w/ support from MU School of Law & Criminology and Maynooth Centre for European Law.