Ireland: ‘Mother and baby homes’ investigation must be robust and comprehensive

Headline Title: Ireland: ‘Mother and baby homes’ investigation must be robust and comprehensive 19 June 2014 The Irish government’s establishment of an independent Commission of Investigation into ‘mother and baby homes’ must result in an effective and comprehensive investigation that is fully compliant with Ireland’s human rights obligations, Amnesty International said today in a letter to Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny.“Ireland’s obligation to ensure truth, justice and reparations for victims of past human rights abuses must be central to the work of this pending Commission…

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