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The Department of Justice and Department of Health have published new joint guidance for employers on increasing awareness and responding more effectively to domestic and sexual violence and abuse. The guidance, Developing a Workplace Policy on Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse, was launched in

A "clearly drunken" barrister who subjected a pupil to "excessively physical and unwanted contact" and "uncomfortable, hostile and intimidating statements" at a social event has been fined £1,000. Robert Kearney, who called to the Inner Temple in 1996, was found by a disciplinary tribunal to h

Sir Edward Carson’s controversial role in Irish history and status as a unionist icon has obscured his reputation as one of Ireland’s great legal figures. Born in Dublin in 1854 and graduating from Trinity College with both a BA and an MA, he was called to the Irish Bar at King’s I

Pagans who attempted to worship at Stonehenge have been found guilty of breaking rules restricting their access to the ancient site. Maryam Halcrow, 56, who says she is a witch, Lisa Mead, 52, who identifies as a druid and Angela Grace, 46, entered the circle without reasonable excuse.

A man who was refused permission to land at Dublin Airport based on the finding by an immigration officer that he was coming to Ireland to enter a "marriage of convenience" has been refused all reliefs sought in the High Court. Finding that the Oireachtas clearly contemplated that a search done purs

Over 220 local solicitors attended the Law Society of Ireland's Practice and Regulation Symposium in Cork this year, which was addressed by experts in residential tenancy law.

Ennis solicitor Michelle O'Keeffe has been charged with stealing over €170,000 from 11 people while acting on their behalf, The Irish Times reports. Ms O'Keeffe, 55, appeared in Ennis District Court in relation to 19 acts of alleged theft between 24 January 2006 and 22 December 2011.

Augustus Cullen Law Solicitors (ACL) has been named "Best SME" at the Wicklow Business Awards 2018, organised by Wicklow Town & District Chamber. The award, sponsored by Bank of Ireland, recognises enterprises that have achieved growth and sustainability and made an outstanding contribution to t

A private member's bill to bring "vulture funds" under Central Bank regulation is likely to be approved by TDs today. The Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) (Amendment) Bill 2018 is expected to pass report stage in the Dáil with Government support this afternoon before

Employment law solicitor Richard Grogan of Richard Grogan & Associates writes on a recent redundancy case involving an employee transfer. Case ADJ-12161 dealt with an interesting issue. The facts are relevant.

Queen's University Belfast School of Law has uploaded a video of a lecture on gender-based violence delivered by Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin.

A Labour MP has called for juries in rape trials to be abolished because of "shockingly low" conviction rates. Ann Coffey, MP for Stockport, said juries are reluctant to find young men guilty even where they think they have committed rape.

Poland has moved to reinstate 27 Supreme Court judges, who were forced to retire under controversial judicial reforms, following a European Court of Justice ruling last month. Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro told Polish MPs yesterday that he "respected the rules and principles of the European Union

Prisoners who were involved in road traffic offences watched a road traffic collision demonstration as part of a series of events to mark Road Safety Week. Over 65 prisoners took part in an education programme put in place by agreement between Magilligan Prison and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue S

Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is facing a private prosecution for alleged misconduct in public offence during the EU referendum campaign. Private prosecutor Marcus J Ball revealed today that he has notified Mr Johnson of his intention to bring a case against him.