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Today is International Women's Day!
08 March 2011
Today marks the 100 th anniversary of International Women’s Day across the world. Aideen Gilmore, Deputy Director of the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) said: “The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement made specific reference to the rights of women to full and equal participation in political life, and as such all parties to the… Read more
Transcript of Denis Bradley's contribution at our recent event, 'The Past is Still Present. The Legacy of the conflict: where do we go from here?'
23 February 2011
Denis Bradley transcript Read more
Spring Seminar Series 2011
22 February 2011
The Committee on the Administration of Justice & The School of Sociology, Social Work & Social Policy Spring Semester Seminar Programme 2011 The Legacy of our Past: Exploring the challenges of institutional reform & cultural change This seminar series, jointly coordinated by the Policing Programme at CAJ and the School of… Read more
Statement on custody sentence for theft of £10 jeans
03 February 2011
CAJ has voiced its shock at the 3 month jail sentence imposed on Alison Hewitt, a 27 year old single mother from Strabane, for stealing a pair of jeans that cost £10. Director Mike Ritchie, says: “A 3 month custodial sentence for a first time offender seems very hash in these circumstances, particularly bearing in mind that Ms Hewitt is a… Read more
Criminal Justice Conference Transcript
21 December 2010
Attached is the transcript of CAJ's recent conference 'Human Rights and the Administration of Justice - Implications for Devolution? Conference transcript Read more
Job Opportunity at Human Rights Consortium
07 December 2010
Job Opportunity – Campaign Manager (Fixed term) Join our campaign and deliver a Bill of Rights of which Northern Ireland can be proud. The Human Rights Consortium is a cross-community coalition of over 150 Northern Ireland-based community groups, NGOs and trade unions, campaigning for a strong and inclusive Bill of Rights. Campaign Manager… Read more
New report published - 'Prisons and Prisoners in Northern Ireland - Putting human rights at the heart of prison reform'
10 November 2010
CAJ has produced a new report looking at the prison system in Northern Ireland. Please find the report, the executive summary and the corresponding press release below. Please direct any media enquiries to Louise on 028 9031 6000 CAJ Prisons Report Executive Summary Press Release Read more
Seminar Announcement - The Past is Still Present
09 November 2010
CAJ will co-host a seminar on 10th December to mark International Human Rights Day, entitled 'The Past is Still Present.' Full information can be found on the attached PDF document, linked below. Due to limited places, registration for this event is ESSENTIAL. If you are interested in registering, please email events@caj.org.uk or call 028… Read more
Video of Office Launch - keynote speech
08 November 2010
Watch the Keynote Speech by Phillipe Sands QC at the launch of CAJ's new premises. You can watch all of our videos at the CAJ YouTube Channel . Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=offzWeaA_wk Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rvjfv2kbOc Read more
Keynote Speech by Professor Philippe Sands QC - transcript
02 November 2010
Notes of keynote speech delivered on 7th October 2010 at CAJ office opening Read more
PILS Conference announcement
26 October 2010
The PILS Project (Public Interest Litigation Support) is organising a conference on 15th November. Read more
International pressure for Bill of Rights
15 October 2010
CAJ is very pleased to welcome the result of its recent work in Washington. See press notice and letter below from the office of Congressman Crowley. Read more
Written testimony to US Congress
17 September 2010
Testimony from Aideen Gilmore, Deputy Director of the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) to Congress of the United States: Foreign Affairs Committee, Sub-committee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight Read more
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17 September 2010
We've just launched a new ezine. It's easy to sign up. Just insert your email address in the sign-up box on our homepage. Read more
Northern Ireland Human Rights Group to Testify at US Congress Committee on Foreign Affairs
14 September 2010
View the press release here Read more
We are hiring
25 August 2010
The Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) is an independent non-governmental organisation that seeks to secure the highest standards in the administration of justice in Northern Ireland by ensuring that the government complies with its responsibilities in international human rights law. We are seeking to recruit three posts, as… Read more
CAJ expresses concern at proposed cuts to the NI Human Rights Commission
24 August 2010
The Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) today expressed concern at proposed cuts to the NI Human Rights Commission. Deputy Director, Aideen Gilmore, said: “The international standards relating to national human rights institutions such as the NIRHC are very clear that they must have adequate funding, the purpose of which is to… Read more
Publication of Report - Countering Terror or Counter-Productive?
02 August 2010
Report now available - Countering Terror or Counter-Productive? Comparing Irish and British Muslim Experiences of Counter-insurgency Law and Policy. By Professor Mark McGovern, Edge Hill University, with Angela Tobin. Organised in co-operation with CAJ, Islamic Human Rights Commission, Relatives for Justice and Coiste na n-Iarchimi Read more