International covenant on civil and political rights: third report by Ireland on the measures adopted to give effect to the provisions of the Covenant / prepared by the Department of Foreign Affairs.

The right to self-determination -- obligation to implement the provisions of the covenant -- the equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all civil and political rights -- limited rights of derogation -- limited rights of derogation -- the right to life -- the right to freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment -- the right to freedom from slavery -- the right to liberty and security of the person -- the rights of prisoners -- the right not to be imprisioned for failure to fulfil a contractual obligation -- the right to freedom of movement -- the rights of aliens -- the right to fair and equal treatment before the law -- the right not to have criminal sanctions imposed retroslectively -- the right to be recognised as a person before the law -- the right to privacy -- the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion -- the right to freedom of expression -- the prohibition of propaganda for war and incitement to hatred -- the right to peaceful assembly -- the right to freedom of association -- the rights of the family -- the rights of the child -- the right to take part in public affairs -- the right to equality before the law -- the rights of minorities -- first optional protocol to the ICCPR -- second optional protocol to the ICCPR -- consultation with the NGO sector -- list of additional documentation accompanying the report -- females in the civil service and civil service grades -- treatment of children in adult psychiatric units -- international covenant on civil and political rights.