When Speaking Irish Gets You Arrested (in Ireland)
Location
Rotch 108
Description
Imagine being arrested without breaking a law, just because the police who arrest you can't speak your language. It happened in Ireland when someone tried to exercise their right to speak Irish. This paper will explore the complex situation of Irish, and those who speak it, in Ireland today.
May 20th, 2:00 PM
May 20th, 2:50 PM
When Speaking Irish Gets You Arrested (in Ireland)
Rotch 108
Imagine being arrested without breaking a law, just because the police who arrest you can't speak your language. It happened in Ireland when someone tried to exercise their right to speak Irish. This paper will explore the complex situation of Irish, and those who speak it, in Ireland today.