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- Ireland featured among the countries with the highest such deaths per population, but some member states have incomplete or no data
- The UN recommends countries provide information on all police-related deaths
- 264 such deaths were referred to the Garda Ombudsman from 2007 to 2023
- The case has been taken by the Director of Public Prosecutions on foot of a GSOC investigation.
- The sergeant is accused of asking a more junior garda not to record an incident in which he allegedly assaulted a suspect.
# gsoc - Last year 2024

Europe neglects UN protocol for investigating deaths in police custody
GSOC appealing for information after Limerick bus collision was referred to its office
George Nkencho's family has challenged DPP decision not to prosecute garda who fatally shot him
Garda sanctioned for inappropriate relationship with domestic abuse victim, GSOC annual report shows
Disqualified driver killed in 2019 crash had almost twice the legal alcohol level in his body
Referring report on Shane O'Farrell's death to Oireachtas Committee dubbed 'non-action', Dáil told
GSOC investigating collision between car and lorry in Co Cork last week
Garda sergeant convicted of assault and attempting to pervert the course of justice
‘Nothing to suggest’ GSOC accessing journalists’ phones is ‘current or widespread’, says minister

Garda says she 'didn't feel right' making 'false' record of supervisor's alleged assault of suspect
A Garda sergeant is charged with assaulting a suspect and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Family of George Nkencho to appeal DPP decision not to prosecute Garda over fatal shooting

Garda who fatally shot George Nkencho not to face prosecution
The 27-year-old was fatally shot outside his home in Clonee in December 2020.
Garda Ombudsman given audio recording of 'melee' that broke out at Enoch Burke court hearing
GSOC investigating after man (40s) killed in hit-and-run incident in Co Louth
Majority of garda watchdog complaint investigations taking two years to complete
GSOC finds 'no misconduct' by gardaí in case of man who died in court holding cell
Commissioner loses appeal over dismissal of garda who engaged in sexual act with a witness

Garda sergeant charged with assaulting suspect and attempting to pervert the course of justice
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Former Garda Reserve member pleads guilty to rape and sexual assault following GSOC investigation
Garda Ombudsman invited to appear before Oireachtas Committee over Dublin riots
Four complaints against individual officers under investigation by Garda watchdog after riot
Gardaí arrest a man in relation to fatal hit-and-run in Phibsborough last month
Garda Ombudsman appealing for witnesses following incident on Dublin's M50
Garda Ombudsman appealing for witnesses following death of man in Dublin
Woman killed in Phibsborough hit-and-run incident named, with case referred to Garda Ombudsman
GSOC investigation into Garda car collision that killed Derry woman now a criminal probe
Garda watchdog sends file to DPP after completing report on fatal shooting of George Nkencho
Inquest into deaths of three criminals killed in N7 crash adjourned after garda served with summonses
GSOC chief warns that body cams and facial recognition tech will be open to abuse
11 gardaí to be honoured for 'exceptional bravery and heroism'
Policing groups slam release of decision to prosecute garda in connection with fatal N7 crash
Opinion: New legislation reforming garda and oversight bodies isn't in line with best practice
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Is GSOC fit for purpose?
Garda watchdog handing half of its cases back to gardaí to investigate
Targets missed in at least 70% of GSOC complaints investigated by gardaí
Man arrested as part of probe into GSOC investigator's attendance at Hutch party is released
Man arrested as part of probe into GSOC investigator's attendance at Gerry Hutch party
Garda probe establishes GSOC officer did attend Hutch party
'My gang is bigger than their gang': Garda Commissioner delivers warning to organised crime