Irish Human Rights Yearbook 1995

The introduction outlines the human rights area which are of particular relevance to Ireland today and which are covered by the seven articles included. The object of the Yearbook is to provide an outlet for valuable articles on human rights and the specific applicability of international principles which are currently being written in Irelad and about Ireland. * Important aspects of domestic social policy, law enforcement, etc, developing in line with the principles espoused in the European Convention on Human Rights and the EC Treaty * Vital role of the values and practicalities of human rights in assessing and offering a solution to the divided society in Northern Ireland * Ireland's responsibility to contribute to the international community with a proactive foreign policy on human rights