News

Russia’s Supreme Court has used AI to assist in drafting a plenary resolution, according to pro-Kremlin media reports. Judge Vyacheslav Gorshkov said the technology was employed “for the collection and processing of information” in preparing updated guidelines on civil case procedu

A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 13-and-a-half years for the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman in her home in Walsall. John Ashby, 32, of no fixed address, was sentenced on Friday at Birmingham Crown Court. He pleaded guilty on the second day of his trial,

UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson is set to join forces with Davidson McDonnell, one of Northern Ireland's most active law firms.

A new five-year strategy aims to embed "meaningful, safe and inclusive participation by people with lived experience" across probation services in Northern Ireland. The Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) launched its Service User Involvement Strategy 2025–2030 at Clifton House, Belfas

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan welcomed Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, to Dublin on Friday.  During the meeting, Mr O’Callaghan re-emphasised Ireland’s commitment to the Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The disc

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan visited Castlerea Prison to turn the sod on the second phase of the Castlerea Grove Housing Development Project. Construction of the project is underway which will deliver 126 spaces across 21 new housing units. 

Addleshaw Goddard Ireland hosted its annual Employment Law Training Day at The Merrion, bringing together industry representatives to explore key employment trends shaping 2026.

P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors has announced the appointment of Ross Kane as marketing and business development manager. Mr Kane joins the firm with a wealth of experience in professional services marketing and business development, bringing a strong strategic and commercial focus to the role. He wi

Addleshaw Goddard has promoted Kate Field to partner in its Dublin-based disputes & employment practice. Ms Field has extensive experience advising clients on complex, contentious and non-contentious matters. Her practice includes a particular focus on commercial litigation, and she has worked c

Our weekly round-up of human rights stories from around the world. A War That Targets Women: Sudan’s Silent Crisis

Two extraordinary magnums of Château Lafite Rothschild 1870, sourced from the historic cellars of Glamis Castle in Scotland broke the world record twice in rapid succession at Sotheby's, selling for $106,250 and $200,000 respectively.

The threat from Islamist extremism and so-called “lone wolf” actors remains a significant concern for Ireland, according to the first report from the Independent Examiner of Security Legislation, which warns that the overall risk landscape has broadened in recent years. The report finds

Youth justice minister Niall Collins has launched the DERG Youth Diversion Project (YDP), which aims to deliver enhanced support to young people and families in East Clare and North Tipperary. The DERG YDP represents a "significant expansion" of youth justice services in the region, following the am

Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, is visiting Ireland today. “Ireland was one of the founding members of the Council of Europe and has consistently played a key role in helping to protect and promote human rights, democracy and the rule of law across the continent,&rdqu

William Fry LLP has announced the appointment of three new partners: Adele Hall, Gavin White and James Cotter. Ms Hall has been promoted to partner in the firm’s litigation & investigations department. She advises Irish and international clients on complex commercial litigation, regulatory