The Irish Network of Legal Observers observed 70 protests in 2025. Its first annual report identifies three emerging issues:
1️⃣ Poor Garda awareness of relevant human rights standards
2️⃣ Gardaí misusing Section 8 of the Public Order Act
3️⃣ Gardaí not wearing badge numbers
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Issues observed include excessive use of force, misuse of Section 8 of the Public Order Act and gardaí not wearing badge numbers when policing protest.
