FLAC LGBTQI+ LEGAL CLINIC
“Hate crimes based on sexual orientation or gender identity are not considered an aggravating factor in sentencing - all the more shocking given the recent cases of acts of violence against LGBTQI+ individuals seen in Ireland. There is still no explicit prohibition of discrimination in employment or the provision of goods and services based on gender identity, or legal recognition of non-binary gender. Further compounding this equality crisis is the lack of legal aid in
Joining FLAC at the launch was Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman TD, along with guest speakers Dr Mary McAuliffe (Director of Gender Studies UCD) and Paula Fagan (LGBT Ireland) to discuss contemporary and historic legal issues facing the LGBTQI+ community in Ireland. We also heard from Cillian Bracken BL and James Rooney BL, who gave an overview of the work of the clinic to date. You can watch the recording of the launch on FLACIreland’s YouTube page. FLAC’s Eilis Barry highlighted the increasing discrimination against trans people in contemporary discourse, and invoked the words of Marsha P. Johnson - there cannot be pride for some, without liberation for all.
discrimination claims. – Eilis Barry, FLAC CE.
“ FLAC IS VERY PROUD TO STAND FOR EQUALITY AND CONTINUE TO WORK FOR THE LGBTQI+ COMMUNITY IN IRELAND...”
By Caroline Smith
FLAC established a Steering Group including several LGBTQI+ organisations to advise the project on issues affecting the LGBTQI+ community. This plays an important
FLAC is committed to providing a welcoming and confidential environment for LGBTQI+ people seeking legal advice. Building on previous initiatives, FLAC has established a pilot LGBTQI+ free legal advice clinic in order to meet the specific needs of the gay, trans and intersex community. This clinic is funded until the end of August 2022. This weekly clinic is appointment only, and can provide advice on a wide range of legal issues where gender and sexuality are a factor, including • discrimination • equality • family law • gender identity • immigration • hate crimes • access to healthcare Consultations may be held remotely or in-person in our Dublin office. If you have a legal query and wish to speak to a legal practitioner in the FLAC LGBTQI+ clinic, please send an email to lgbtqi@flac.ie including your full name, phone number and a brief description of your query and a member of staff will be in touch. FLAC is also currently conducting research on unmet legal needs in the LGBTQI+ community so our advisors may ask if you wish to participate in this research. Participation in the research is wholly voluntary.
role in ensuring that the project reaches the target group. The current members of the Steering Group are The Switchboard, The Gay Project, Dundalk Outcomers, Amach LGBT, GOSHH, Intersex Ireland, LINC, Lesbian Lawyers, LGBT Ireland, TENI, HIV Ireland. “FLAC is especially pleased to officially launch this legal clinic as Pride celebrations begin. We look forward to continuing to provide legal services to those who are marginalised and vulnerable, building on our work towards access to justice for all.”
Launch event FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) officially launched their pilot LGBTQI+ legal clinic in Dublin on Monday, May 30 2022. Eilis Barry CE of FLAC, speaking at the launch said; “FLAC is very proud to stand for equality and continue to work for the LGBTQI+ community in Ireland by establishing this LGBTQI+ service where lesbian, gay, non-binary, intersex and trans individuals can access high quality legal advice in a safe, and supportive environment.” “FLAC is keenly aware from the legal services we provide that people in the LGBTQI+ community still experience discrimination and stigmatisation - and this negative experience can be exacerbated by the absence of access to legal advice and representation.”
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