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The Crime, Punishment and Rights (CPR) Research Cluster congratulates Emilie Terne, a student on the University of Galway’s LLM in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Human Rights, on the publication of her research in EuroPris’ Human Rights Spotlight series.

Emilie undertook the research as part of the Criminal Justice and Human Rights Clinic.  Her article, Why a Human Rights Approach to Prison Work Matters, published on 28 October 2026, examines how prison work can support dignity, wellbeing and rehabilitation.  It considers whether work should be treated as a right or an obligation and highlights practical measures to promote equitable pay, safe working conditions and meaningful opportunities for people in prison.

EuroPris, the European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services, brings together 40 member prison administrations across Europe, including the Irish Prison Service.  It promotes humane, rights-based prison practice through cooperation, research and knowledge exchange.  This partnership provides a valuable platform for the Clinic’s student research to reach prison professionals and inform discussions on policy and practice across Europe.

The Clinic is led by Dr Róisín Mulgrew and Dr Charles O’Mahony, with mentoring support from Salvador Leyva Morelos Zaragoza, Dr Eilís Ní Chaoimh, Emily Donnellan and Larissa Fontes de Lima.  It connects students with national and international partner organisations to undertake applied research addressing criminal justice and human rights challenges.

Emilie’s publication, through EuroPris’ partnership with the University of Galway, demonstrates how this work can contribute to informed debate and support human rights-centred prison practice across Europe.

The LLM in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Human Rights combines interdisciplinary study with opportunities for practical engagement and independent research.  Drawing on the expertise of the CPR Research Cluster, the programme explores crime, punishment and human rights, helping students develop skills in legal analysis, research and policy evaluation.

It is available over one year full-time or two years part-time.

Read Emilie’s article on the EuroPris website here.

Find out more about the LLM in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Human Rights here.