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An expert working group has recommended a total ban on commercial sunbed use in Ireland. In a 70-page report published today, members of the working group advocated for a ban as the most effective, evidence-based approach to reduce the harmful effects of sunbeds, particularly among children and youn

A legal academic whose research led to posthumous pardons for men executed in 19th-century Ireland has challenged the government's decision to no longer recommend pardons for offences pre-dating the foundation of the State. Justice, home affairs and migration minister Jim O'Callaghan yesterday annou

The Houses of the Oireachtas Commission has launched a public consultation as part of a statutory review of An Caighdeán Oifigiúil, the guide to official writing in the Irish language. An Caighdeán Oifigiúil was published for the first time in 1958 and was placed on a sta

Northern Ireland's Department of Justice is seeking views on opportunities to simplify and speed up processes relating to legal aid. Justice minister Naomi Long has published two public engagement papers as part of the 'Enabling Access to Justice' reform programme.

The 1994 RAF Chinook crash could be the first test of the UK's so-called Hillsborough law when it comes into force, campaigners have said. A total of 29 service personnel died on 2 June 1994 when RAF Chinook ZD576 crashed on the Mull of Kintyre en route from Northern Ireland to Scotland.

Many countries made significant progress in implementing judgments and decisions from the European Court of Human Rights in 2025 but a number of important challenges remain, according to the latest annual report from the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers. The report shows that the Com

Tech giants Meta and Google have been ordered to pay $6 million in damages to a woman who sued them over the mental health impact of her childhood social media addiction. The 20-year-old California woman, known as Kaley and identified in court by her initials KGM, testified that she began using YouT

Northern Ireland firm Mills Selig has appointed Aisling O'Hare as a partner in its corporate team. Ms O'Hare brings over 10 years' experience advising on commercial contracts, intellectual property and data protection.

The composer of the iconic opening song to Disney's The Lion King is suing a comedian for $27 million for prodding fun at its lyrics. Circle of Life begins with the Zulu-language lyrics: "Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba Sithi uhm ingonyama."

New research by the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) has highlighted the connections between poverty, deprivation and criminalisation. The From Punishment to Prevention: Poverty, Inequality and Pathways into the Irish Criminal Justice System report finds that poverty, inequality, and socioeconom

Plans to restrict judicial reviews in the name of speeding up infrastructure delivery will impact cases concerning social welfare, social housing and education, FLAC has highlighted. Eilis Barry, chief executive of FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres), appeared before the joint Oireachtas committee on j

A ban on withholding of retention payments, a cap on payment terms and mandatory interest on late payments are part of landmark measures introduced by the UK government to tackle late payments to small businesses.

A review of the role and functions of the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) is now under way. The review will seek to determine the future role of the OPR; how to best align plan review, examination, and training functions within the Irish planning system; the optimal use of resources to achiev

A&L Goodbody has returned as title sponsor of Dublin's largest corporate 5K run, the 2026 ALG5K Corporate Team Challenge. The annual event in the Docklands, delivered in partnership with Athletics Ireland, takes place this year on Tuesday 8 September 2026.

An annual fundraising event in memory of Jane Anne Rothwell BL has raised €9,880 for the Irish Cancer Society. The Cork Bar has raised tens of thousands of euros at its Daffodil Day events since Ms Rothwell passed away in 2018.