“The human rights abuses described by survivors of Ireland’s institutions and adoption system are among the most serious recognized by the international community.” Maeve O’Rourke.
This is a topic that’s close to my heart. I am so grateful to Maeve O’Rourke from NUI Galway for writing this article and being a real voice for truth and justice.
There is nothing for me to add to this brilliant article except one question.
What is the Church in Ireland currently doing to make others aware of how these young citizens of Ireland were treated and what are they doing to make sure this systemic pattern of abuse (forced disappearance, torture, inhuman and degrading treatment, widespread arbitrary detention and systematic violations of the right and respect for family and private life) never ever happens again ?
Maeve’s article is titled;
10 ways institutional abuse details are STILL being kept secret
It is difficult to face up to crimes.
But only by acknowledging it and apologising fully can healing begin.
A deterrent is that by admitting crimes one can find oneself in court and in jail and paying compensation.
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