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The fact the Bill to extend emergency powers was introduced through the Senate this week to avoid it being scrutinised should add to concerns

Irish Council for Civil Liberties says media Bill will restrict speech not currently illegal

Filming of gardaí poses 'threat to their safety' Call by garda representatives to stop footage being used online to target members comes as a bill that would allow gardaí to wear body cameras is introduced to Cabinet Gardaí have raised concerns about the public turning the camera on them. Tue, 27 Apr, 2021 - 08:48 Liz Dunphy The public's filming of gardaí is leading to serious threats to officers' safety as their images and home addresses are being shared online alongside calls for people to attack them. The call by garda representatives to stop the footage being used to target their mem...

"We'll need to see the detail of what the Minister's proposed - it's very positive that the Minister's bringing forward primary legislation in this area. "It affords the opportunity for the Oireachtas and for the wider public to consider this in detail. "Of course if safeguards are in place that will address some of the concerns. "But the real issue that we have with body-worn cameras specifically is that the move to introduce them, particularly coming in the United States, was based on the belief they would improve police behaviour, reduce crime and give an accurate record of what happens in...

11.19 26 Apr 2021 The government are set to introduce Garda body cam. Cabinet is expected to consider the move tomorrow with the devices potentially coming on stream next year.  It is believed that cameras will only be activated and used by Gardaí in specific circumstances and situations. Liam Herrick is the executive director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, he outline the ICCL's concerns on the issue.