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Our weekly round-up of human rights stories from around the world.

A&L Goodbody has achieved WELL Platinum, the highest level of the globally recognised health and wellbeing certification, for its redeveloped Dublin headquarters at 25 NWQ. WELL Certification is widely regarded as the world's leading certification programme focused on the relationship between bu

The University of Derby, Interpol and the University of Portsmouth are to host an online conference on modern slavery and human trafficking on Tuesday 8 September.

Justice minister, Jim O’Callaghan attended the launch of the ‘Fight for your Rights’ booklet at Ballymun Community Law Centre.  Funded by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) and developed in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin students the new edition

His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of The Honourable Madam Justice McBride as a Lady Justice of Appeal in Northern Ireland. She was sworn into office today at a ceremony in the Royal Courts of Justice.   Growing up in Downpatrick, Co. Down Madam Justice McBride attended Clo

A coalition of organisations representing those who rely on, work within and advocate for Ireland’s civil legal aid system are today calling on government to make meaningful investment in civil legal aid a priority in Budget 2027 to allow for comprehensive reform of the system The organisation

UCD graduate Michael O’Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, has been honoured with an honorary Doctorate of Laws from University College Dublin in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the promotion and protection of human rights. Mr O’Flaherty has d

Jellycat has launched a copyright claim against Home Bargains’ parent company, as the British toymaker steps up legal action against retailers it accuses of copying its distinctive stuffed toys.

A Brazilian woman who posed as a 12-year-old autistic girl for more than a year to secure free accommodation has been jailed for fraud.

Applications are now open for the Supreme Court's 2026-27 Ask A Justice programme.

Impress Dispute Resolution Services (IDR) launches its new Out of Court Dispute Settlement (ODS) body, providing a free, independent mechanism for users to contest harmful content and platform decisions under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA).

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) will carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the completed acquisition of TouchStore Limited by healthcare services provider, Uniphar plc. 

More than 150 energy professionals will gather in Cork on 9 September for Mason Hayes & Curran’s annual energy conference, where economist Dan O’Brien and senior industry figures will examine how planning and grid delays risk undermining Ireland’s competitiveness. Policy ambiti

The Irish Legal History Society is to take part in the Dublin Festival of History hosting a panel discussion on, ‘courts, crime and hidden lives in Dublin’ on 29 September.

The Dublin University Law Journal (DULJ) has published a special issue marking the Law Reform Commission's 50th anniversary.