Statement by Dr Maurice Manning, President, Irish Human Rights Commission, on the death of Professor Kevin Boyle
I have learnt with great sadness of the death of Professor Kevin Boyle. Throughout his life, Kevin was a persuasive and tireless voice for human rights. From his work with the civil rights movement through to his engagement with a huge number of human rights causes of domestic and international concern, a common thread of a commitment to improving the lives of ordinary people is evident. He has also left another impressive legacy through a strong body of academic work, by his pioneering role with NUIG’s Irish Centre for Human Rights and over more recent years at Essex University. Kevin’s quiet decency will be sorely missed.