Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
Latest
All time
Investigatesdeaths in custody
Europe neglects UN protocol for investigating deaths in police custody
Between 2020 and 2022, at least 488 people died in police custody or operations in 13 EU countries, including Ireland, Spain and France.
Ireland featured among the countries with the highest such deaths per population, but some member states have incomplete or no data
The UN recommends countries provide information on all police-related deaths
264 such deaths were referred to the Garda Ombudsman from 2007 to 2023
have your say