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Only 23 per cent of the British public support the UK's departure from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), a poll has revealed. The poll, conducted by think tank More in Common, suggests that 49 per cent of respondents want the UK to continue its membership in the ECHR.

The Irish government considered relying on the HIV/AIDS epidemic to defend the criminalisation of homosexuality in a landmark European court case in the 1980s, newly-released papers reveal. Senator David Norris took the State to the European Court of Human Rights, which eventually ruled that the cri

The State has spent €4.5 million over the past three years defending citizenship cases which it subsequently lost or settled, according to new figures. A total of 450 court cases brought by citizenship applicants were lost or settled over the period, many of which likely relate to delays in pro

A football tournament intended to promote world peace descended into chaos after hundreds of people brawled over political disagreements until riot police were deployed. The annual Canada World Peace Soccer Tournament in Edmonton was called off at short notice due to rain, but hundreds of people gat

Northern Ireland lawyer Kevin McQuillan, who left Belfast for Jersey almost a decade ago, has joined offshore firm Walkers as a partner. A graduate of Queen's University Belfast, Mr McQuillan trained and qualified with Mills Selig before practising with Arthur Cox LLP.

Iranian authorities are harassing and intimidating the families of those killed by security forces during the nationwide protests which followed Mahsa Amini's death in police custody as the anniversary of the unrest approaches, Amnesty International has said. A new 42-page report, Iran: Harassment o

Prison leavers with a history of drug abuse will be provided with access to Naloxone under a new initiative aimed at preventing opioid overdoses during their reintegration into society.

US-headquartered Clark Hill has acquired Dublin-based HBMO Solicitors, bringing its total headcount in Ireland to 31. Clark Hill first expanded into Ireland in February 2019 through a merger with Dublin-based O'Gradys Solicitors, providing Irish clients with access to US legal services and vice vers

The OUTLaw Network, which brings together LGBT+ people and allies in the Irish legal sector, has announced it raised over €1,800 for its charity partners with its 'Pride for Pressies' raffle. Nine lawyers won prizes in the raffle, which was held in June to raise funds for LINC, Outcomers,

Amanda Zahringer has been appointed by the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) as the new chair of its review panel. Ms Zahringer has worked as an international corporate lawyer and Big Six law firm partner in London, Madrid and Dublin. She has over 20 years’ experience advising

The UK's Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), responsible for investigating possible miscarriages of justice, is set to review the case of Andrew Malkinson. Mr Malkinson wrongly served 17 years behind bars for a rape conviction.

Northern Ireland barrister Emma McIlveen has been appointed to the Football Association's (FA) national serious case panel. Mc McIlveen is qualified as a barrister in Northern Ireland, Ireland and England and Wales, and is a door tenant at Broadway House Chambers in London. She specialises in employ

Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) will next month host a conference on social housing, domestic violence and the public sector duty. The multi-disciplinary conference in Dublin's Wisdom Centre on Tuesday 5 September, 9.30am–1pm, will see academic and legal experts as well as civil society voice

Hikers in the French Alps have been warned they face fines of up to €750 (around £640) if they pick protected flowers on their walks. Thousands of génépi sprigs and edelweiss flowers were seized by French police during a week-long operation earlier this month, with 20 hikers

Northern Ireland firm Mills Selig has welcomed three senior associates and five associates following a round of promotions and lateral hires. The new senior associates are Kevin Tarpey and Lauren Shaw in the firm's property team and Andrew Edwards in the employment team.