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Northern Ireland's Department of Justice has launched a social media campaign to challenge common misconceptions about rape and sexual assault. The "Rape Myths = Real Harm" campaign aims to address issues identified in Sir John Gillen's 2019 review of sexual offence trials in Northern Ireland.

Solicitors and barristers north and south of the border have taken part in events to mark International Women's Day, which took place on Sunday. The Bar of Ireland hosted its 11th International Women's Day celebration at the King's Inns on Thursday 5 March, run in association with the Bar's equality

Addleshaw Goddard's Irish office last week welcomed more than 1,500 lawyers from the firm's international network to Dublin. Friday marked the first time that the Dublin office has hosted the firm's "group away days", which until now have only taken place in the UK.

The High Court in London has begun hearing a civil case brought against former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams by three survivors of IRA bomb attacks in Great Britain. The claimants are suing Mr Adams on the basis of his alleged affiliation with and leadership role in the Provisional IRA, whi

The High Court has authorised the HSE to provide as a “last resort” blood transfusions and other treatments to a pregnant minor against the wishes of the minor and her parents, who are Jehovah’s Witnesses. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice Mark Heslin explained tha

The Irish government has launched a new online tool tracking Ireland's implementation of EU law. A dedicated section on Ireland.ie — managed and curated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on behalf of the government — now highlights how Ireland implements EU law in a bid

A new deputy chief commissioner and two new commissioners have been appointed to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Colin Kennedy, chief executive of Maplewood Estates Limited and chairman of Jordan's Gift, has been appointed as deputy chief commissioner for a three-year term.

EU ministers have agreed further details of legislation to guarantee the rights of adults who need protection or support in cross-border situations such as the sale of property, medical care abroad or relocation to another country. A meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council on Friday reach

Well-known Dublin solicitor Ivor Fitzpatrick died intestate with an estate worth more than €46 million, according to reports. The managing partner of Ivor Fitzpatrick & Co Solicitors passed away on 24 March 2024 after a period of illness.

A man has been arrested for drug driving in the middle of his driving test. Merseyside Police in England said officers pulled over the 26-year-old after spotting a defective brake light.

Lawyers from across the island of Ireland are working with justice institutions in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia to strengthen survivor-centred justice systems and expand access to justice for women and vulnerable groups. Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI), founded and supported by the solicitors'

Members of the public have been urged to raise concerns about increases in the price of home heating oil and fuel to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). Businesses have been accused of "price gouging" in the wake of the US-Israel war on Iran, which has raised fears of an exten

The Bar of Ireland has taken students inside the courtroom this week with its Look into Law Transition Year programme. Now in its 11th year, the programme welcomed students representing approximately 60 schools from across Ireland, including 23 DEIS schools which accounted for 38 per cent of partici

The annual Lawyers Against Homelessness Easter CPD event will take place on Thursday 19 March 2026 with a focus on ethics, personal injury, property and planning. Mr Justice Kevin Cross and Mr Justice Conleth Bradley are among the speakers for what will be the initiative's 18th lecture to date, havi

Too many barriers remain to women returning to the Irish solicitor profession after a mid-career break, an innovative legal business has warned ahead of International Women's Day on Sunday. Heron, a digital marketplace connecting businesses and law firms with experienced consultant solicitors, is dr