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The UK's human rights institutions have issued a joint statement reaffirming the importance of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the Human Rights Act in protecting fundamental rights.

International media lawyer Paul Tweed has reached a settlement with an author who made false and defamatory allegations about him in a book and on social media. An apology from Dr Andreas Krieg was read out in Northern Ireland's High Court this morning, concluding legal proceedings which began in Fe

The European Commission has formally presented proposals for "EU Inc.", a new pan-European company structure. Described as "the EU's 28th regime", the optional, digital-by-default European corporate framework is aimed at making it easier for businesses to start, operate and grow across the EU.

Belfast-headquartered Johnsons Solicitors has acquired long-established legal practice Mackenzie & Dorman.

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Lisa Carty as the new head of its Dublin office. Ms Carty joined Pinsent Masons in 2023 as a partner, having previously practised at William Fry.

Arthur Cox LLP has appointed Jennifer Ward as the firm's chief technology officer – an increasingly important role in law firms amid the rise of AI. Ms Ward will oversee the firm’s technology, AI and innovation agenda, supporting the delivery of seamless, efficient, and future‑focused

Afroman has won defamation proceedings brought against him by police officers who he mocked in music videos after a raid on his home. The Because I Got High singer used his own home CCTV footage in videos for songs he released about the incident, such as Will You Help Me Repair My Door, Lemon Pound

A bid to legalise assisted dying in Scotland has failed after it was rejected in a parliamentary vote which was widely seen as too close to call. The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill would have allowed terminally-ill adults to lawfully request and be provided with assistance

Northern Ireland's Department of Justice has begun consulting on its draft equality and disability action plans for 2025 to 2030. The consultation was launched this week in line with the Department's statutory obligations under section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and the Disability Discrimin

Law students at Dublin City University (DCU) have presented an inaugural award recognising women in the law to Dr Brenda Daly, associate professor in the DCU School of Law and Government. The Bláthnaid Hamilton Award is named after the first woman chairperson of the DCU Law Society, Blá

Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) is strengthening how courts in Zambia respond to victims and vulnerable witnesses through trauma-informed judicial training. Through peer exchange between Irish and Zambian justice experts, members of the Zambian judiciary have participated in training designed

The UK's advertising watchdog has banned an AI app advert which gave "the impression that the app could be used to create nude images for sexual gratification". Saeta Tech Ltd t/a PixVideo – AI Video Maker said the app could not in fact be used to remove women's clothing from images without th

Cork-based J.W. O'Donovan LLP has amalgamated with Eamon Murray & Company Solicitors, boosting its headcount by 40 per cent to create a combined firm of 35 staff, including 20 solicitors. The merger represents the next phase of growth for J.W. O’Donovan, which relocated in late 2024 to lar

Police have announced a successful operation which led to the seizure of cocaine, cannabis, ketamine, cash – and stolen cornflakes. West Yorkshire Police said a raid on six addresses led to the seizure of drugs with a street value of £750,000 (around €868,000), as well as an estimat

A landmark EU court ruling on legal gender recognition "double underlines" the incompatibility of a controversial UK Supreme Court ruling with EU law, meaning it cannot be implemented in Northern Ireland, Irish Legal News has been told. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) last week rul