ACJRD makes submissions to Government bodies via public consultations in line with ACJRD objectives. ACJRD submissions are based on proven research models and practical expertise.
The views expressed in ACJRD submissions are those of ACJRD in its independent capacity and are not those of the ACJRD members' organisations or their employers.
Copies of ACJRD submissions can be downloaded below:
ACJRD Submission - Compensating Victims of Crime - April 2022
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Alannah Kearney, BCL, LLM, Michael J Staines and Company Solicitors (in a private capacity) in compiling the submission.
ACJRD Submission - An Garda Síochána’s response to domestic abuse - Jan 2022
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Caoimhe Kiernan, PhD Researcher in TU Dublin (in a private capacity) in compiling the submission.
ACJRD Submission - Judicial Planning Working Group - Nov 2021
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Caoimhe Kiernan a Ph.D. researcher in TU Dublin (in a private capacity) in compiling the submission.
ACJRD Submission - Irish Prison Rules - Oct 2021
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Ciara Dinneny, Michael J. Staines & Co. Solicitors, (in a private capacity) in compiling the submission.
ACJRD Submission - Spent Convictions - Nov 2020
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Ruth Cormican, MacGuill & Company, (in a private capacity) in compiling the submission and Aoife McNicholl, Solicitor, Sheehan & Partners, (in a private capacity) who mentored Ruth during this process.
ACJRD Submission - Criminal Justice Sector Strategy - August 2020
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Aoife McNicholl L.L.B. Law & Politics Hons. UU, Solicitor, Garrett Sheehan and Partners, and Tom O’Connell BA (Law) Hons. NUIG (both working in a private capacity) in compiling the submission. ACJRD also acknowledges contributions from individual ACJRD Council members and ACJRD members.
ACJRD Submission - Draft Youth Justice Strategy - June 2020
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Aoife McNicholl, Solicitor, Sheehan & Partners (in a private capacity) in compiling this submission.
ACJRD Submission - Review of the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989 - December 2019
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Eithne Muldoon, Senior Principal Prosecutor, Directing Division, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (in a private capacity) and Clíona Boland, BL, both of whom collaborated with Maura Butler (in a private capacity) in the research and compilation of the enclosed submission.
ACJRD Submission - Online Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offencces-September 2019
ACJRD Submission on the Future of Policing in Ireland - January 2018
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Maura Finnie, recent graduate of the DIT Masters in Criminology, in compiling this submission. ACJRD also acknowledges contributions from individual ACJRD Council members and ACJRD members.
Submission to the Law Reform Commission on Suspended Sentences - October 2017.
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Tom Conlon, Office of the DPP, in a personal capacity as a supporter of ACJRD. The submission does not reflect the views of the ODPP. ACJRD also acknowledges the input from the Final Year Dissertation of Rebecca Martin, DCU, and input from ACJRD members.
Following the submission ACJRD were invited to a Law Reform Commission Round-table on Suspended Sentences.
Submission on the Review of the approach to the possession of limited quantities of certain drugs - August 2015
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Professor Catherine Comiskey, Professor in Healthcare Modelling at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, and Denis Murray M.A., Family/Systemic Psychotherapist, Adolescent Addiction Service, HSE Dublin Mid-Leinster South Western Area, for their contribution to this submission. ACJRD also acknowledges contributions from individual ACJRD members.
Following the submission, the ACJRD were invited to attend a public session of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality for a discussion on the Review of the approach to the possession of limited quantities of certain drugs. Professor Catherine Comiskey, TCD, joined Maura Butler (ACJRD Chairperson) in the ACJRD submission presentation at this meeting. The Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has now published its report on this topic: Report of the Committee on a Harm Reducing and Rehabilitative approach to possession of small amounts of illegal drugs - Nov 15
Submission on Gangland Crime - September 2014
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the research paper undertaken by Michael Nash which assisted ACJRD in this submission.
Following the submission, the ACJRD was invited to attend a public session of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality for a discussion on The effects of Gangland Crime on the community.
Submission on Garda Oversight - May 2014.
The ACJRD Council would like to thank Séamus Ó Coigligh BL for his help in the preparation of this submission.
Following the submission, the ACJRD was invited to attend a public session of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality for a discussion on Garda Oversight. A copy of the transcript from this meeting is available: here. The final report from the Joint Committee was published in October 2014: Report on Review of Garda Act 2005.
Submission on Community Courts - January 2014.
The ACJRD Council would like to thank Séamus Ó Coigligh BL for his help in the preparation of this submission.
Following the submission, the ACJRD was invited to attend a public session of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality for a discussion on the Community Courts System. A copy of the transcript is available: here.
Submission on Restorative Justice - October 2013
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Darren McStravick, a PhD candidate in the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University, in compiling this submission.
Submission on the Criminal Justice (Anti-Corruption) Bill 2012 - June 2013
The ACJRD Council would like to thank Ruth Donnellan for her help in the preparation of this submission.
Submission to the Strategic Review of Penal Policy - April 2013
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Patrick Collins, UCD, in compiling the submission.
Submission on the role of Joint Policing Committees - January 2013
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Darren McStravick, a PhD candidate in the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University, in compiling this submission.
Submission to the Interdepartmental Group on Mental Health - May 2012
Criminal Justice Insanity Act Submission - March 2012
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of the ACJRD Mental Health Working Group, in particular Máiréad Quigley and Finbarr O’Leary, the Working Group Chair, in compiling this submission.
Submission to the White Paper on Crime- White Collar Crime - February 2011
Submission to the White Paper on Crime- Sanctions - August 2010
Submission to the White Paper on Crime - March 2010
Submission to the Commission of Investigation into the Death of Gary Douch -February 2008
Submission to the National Commission on Restorative Justice - September 2007
The ACJRD Council would like to acknowledge the work of Jennifer Carroll, Solicitor, IRCHSS Doctoral Scholar, UCD, in compiling the submission.
Submission to the Joint Committee on Child Protection - August 2006