The first 2020 edition of the quarterly journal, which includes contributions from judges, lawyers and legal academics, is now available from the IJSJ website.

Writing in the introduction, editor-in-chief Dr Laura Cahillane said: “I am delighted to present the first edition of the Irish Judicial Studies Journal for 2020.

“This edition has a great selection of articles from judges, practitioners and academics, covering a diverse range of issues.

“History is a major theme in this edition from the issue of heroism, to Catholicism, and a look at a major historic case.

“The very topical subject of personal injuries is considered, as well as the state as a litigant. Further articles consider the areas of corporate insolvency law, judicial interpretation, and the Parole Act.”