Human Rights
Dail Éireann — 2022-10-06
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Seán Haughey (FF), Dublin Bay North

As the Minister knows, there is serious concern about the circumstances of Mahsa Amini's death in detention, with claims that she was beaten to death. I too believe it is important that an independent investigation into her death be undertaken and I would like to know what Ireland can do to ensure such an inquiry gets under way. There have been mass peaceful protests in Iran following Ms Amini's death, particularly by women. Many of the protestors have been killed. Many others have been injured and at least 1,200 have been arrested. Amnesty International has claimed that Iranian security forces regularly and deliberately fire live ammunition at protestors, which is also unlawful. Clearly, the fundamental right to assemble and protest is being breached by Iran in this case. What can be done to ensure that Iran subscribes to the principles of the ICCPR?

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Sitting date: 2022-10-06