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Thursday, September 9, 2010

the number of complaints made to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman

Dear All, Further to my e-mail dated 28 July 2010, please find attached an update (as of 30th June 2010) in relation to the number of complaints made to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission alleging discrimination on the grounds of race and/ or religion. Garda Síochána (Police) Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is an independent police complaints body established by the Garda Síochána Act 2005. It became operational in May 2007. It is responsible for receiving and dealing with complaints made by members of the public concerning the conduct of members of the Garda Síochána (Irish Police). GSOC also has a role in making recommendations about how policing is conducted with a view to preventing further complaints arising in particular areas. Since it became operational, it has received 8, 091 complaints between 9th May 2007 and 30th June 2010. Of these complaints, 126 , amounting to 1.5 % of the caseload, appear to relate to allegations of discriminatory behaviour by gardaí. Of these 126 complaints, 100 complaints relate to discrimination on the grounds of race or religion as follows:No. of complaints alleging discrimination on the grounds of race and/or religion (as of 30th June 2010)
Year
2007
2008
2009
2010
Count
39
22
25
14The outcomes of these 100 complaints are:28% were deemed inadmissible;3% resulted in a sanction under the Garda Síochána (Discipline) Regulations 2007;55% no breach of Garda Síochána (Discipline)Regulations 2007 or criminal action was disclosed following investigation;14% remain open and under investigation.Complaints against members of the Garda Síochána (Police) can be made to GSOC directly or at any garda station. Contact Details for GSOC are:-Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission 150 Upper Abbey Street, Dublin 1. Tel: 1890 600 800. Further information about GSOC can be found on the following website
www.gardaombudsman.ie. Regards, Bernadette Phelan, The Office of the Minister for Integration, Dún Aimhirgin, 43 -49 Mespil Road,Dublin 4. Tel : 01 6473231Fax: 01 6473119

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