File of documents being a conference pack from the Prof. Kevin Boyle Memorial Conference at University of Essex to mark the passing of Prof. Boyle in 2010. The pack contains a CD with a range of documents in PDF, being items written and published by Boyle (a full index of the CD files is present) Also includes a letter of introduction to the conference by Prof. Nigel Rodley, Chair of the Conference and other staff members from the Human Rights Centre, Essex. Also present is a text of appreciation on the life and career of Boyle, a programme for the conference and other such items.

File includes a schedule of lecture tours and topics undertaken by Boyle in China (Oct - Nov 2008); report by Kevin Boyle from EU-China Human Rights Dialogue Seminar at the Hague (Nov 2004); copy of academic published article on "The International Covenan

Records relating to Boyle's time as 'Edward S. Godfrey Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law' at Maine School of Law, University of Maine, U.S.A., for the (Fall) autumn semester, 2000.

File relating to Boyle's unsuccessful application to act as UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. Includes letter of nomination of Boyle from Mary Whelan, Ambassador of Ireland, Geneva and also letters from Boyle to the selection committee for the position of UN Special Rapporteur, clarifying issues following the unsuccessful interview.

File of documents relating to Kevin Boyle acting as the nomination of the Irish Government and Department of Foreign Affairs at the UN seminar on freedom of religion and belief to be held in Geneva, 3 -4 Dec 1984. Includes letter from Anne Barrington, UN Section of the Dept. of Foreign Affairs, Ireland, thanking Boyle for agreeing to be the Rapporteur and also includes numerous drafts and final document of Boyle's report from the Seminar.

Copy letter by Andrew Clark, General Secretary of the International Association for Religious Freedom Belief With Integrity (1 June 2004), writing in support and outlining reasons why Clark is supporting the candidacy of Kevin Boyle for the post of Special Rapporteur on the Question of Freedom of Religion or Belief. Also includes text of document by Boyle on the position and its mandate and history.

File of notebooks with handwritten notes by Kevin Boyle. All are of assorted contents, containing notes on various aspects of human rights research, teaching, and on various topics of international human rights.

File relating to research and lecture trip made by Kevin Boyle to University of Brasilia in Brazil. Includes colour photograph of Kevin Boyle speaking at event, poster advertising Boyle's lecture, texts of talk by Boyle, research report by Boyle, correspondence organising the trip and related documents.

File includes some notes regarding the life and death of Kevin Barry, mostly press cutting of public debate and letters exchange regarding the reburials and State funerals for 'the Mountjoy 10', commemorations, state involvement and related matters.

Drafts and photocopies of legal case documents including Affidavits (RESTRICTED)

[Archivist's note: This case is both contemporary and sensitive in nature and material in this file is therefore restricted. Please consult archivist to enquire about access to restricted material.]