This article explores the role of legal observers in protecting the right of protest in Ireland, highlighting their importance for human rights.
Drawing on the experiences of developing the Irish Network of Legal Observers, this article explores the role of the legal observer in upholding the contemporary right of protest. It develops a categorization of different types of legal observer projects and analyses the international protections available to human rights defenders. Ultimately, the article argues that the legal observer plays an essential human rights function, particularly when police forces refuse basic levels of transparency.
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