Police Custody in Ireland

‘This edited book provides a welcome addition to the literature on police custody, filling an important research gap, particularly in the context of policing in Ireland. This is a must read for researchers, policy makers and practitioners in the field. It covers a range of topics which shed light on how to bring improvements to the treatment of people in police custody, including those with a variety of specific needs.’ Liz Aston, Professor of Criminology, Edinburgh Napier University and Director of the Scottish Institute for Policing Research ‘The focus of this important text is on the keystone issue of the treatment of people in police custody. Pulling together new empirical research on different aspects of police custody, it highlights the significance of this issue, the challenges posed by different dimensions of the police role, and its impact on individuals and groups characterised by vulnerabilities. With contributions marked by empirical rigour, careful analysis and sharp insight, this book is a most welcome addition to the growing literature on policing in Ireland and to wider debates about police power and individuals’ rights.’ Aogán Mulcahy, Associate Professor, School of Sociology, University College Dublin‘This is an excellent, much-needed collection on an important and under-researched topic: police custody in Ireland. An Garda Síochána has the opportunity in the coming years to transform its use and administration of police custody. This collection is essential reading for anyone involved, concerned or interested in what must be achieved through that process – especially given the attention it pays to so many especially vulnerable groups.’ Ian D. Marder, Assistant Professor in Criminology, Maynooth University and Deputy Director of the Maynooth Research Centre for Criminology