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The head of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has refused to resign following a damning report into the watchdog's handling of the Andrew Malkinson case. Mr Malkinson wrongly served 17 years behind bars after being convicted in rape in 2004. He steadfastly maintained his innocence and his

Record-breaking prison sentences have been imposed on climate activists in England who complained they were denied the opportunity to explain their motivation to the jury. Just Stop Oil co-founder Roger Hallam was sentenced to five years' imprisonment — believed to be the longest sentence ever

Community Foundation Ireland has marked Mandela Day with the announcement of new projects with the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) and Northern Ireland's Children's Law Centre. 18 July celebrates the birthday of Nelson Mandela, which the all-island charity is using the opportunity to confirm its ren

Ireland should be the home of a new international body helping to fast-track complaints about online hate speech targeting athletes, a forum hosted by international law firm Clark Hill has heard.

Addleshaw Goddard Ireland has announced a three-year charity partnership with Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health.

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has instructed Belfast solicitor Olivia O'Kane as it seeks to intervene in the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) proceedings examining alleged unlawful covert surveillance of journalists by the PSNI. Ms O'Kane, a partner at DWF, has prepared detailed submiss

A new €6 million fund has been launched to support media coverage of district and circuit court hearings as well as local authorities. Coimisiún na Meán yesterday launched the two new journalism schemes, which were established following a recommendation from the Future of Media Co

A medical negligence claim concerning a 12-year-old girl who suffered brain damage at birth has been settled for just under £21 million, making it one of the largest-ever settlements of its kind in Northern Ireland. Eoin Kearney of Derry-based Brendan Kearney & Co Solicitors, a member of A

Litigation appears to be "inevitable" following Seanad approval of new legislation allowing for the revocation of Irish citizenship, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has said. The Court, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 will amend the Iris

The UK's new Labour government has confirmed it will "begin the process of repealing and replacing" the previous government's controversial legacy law. Labour's manifesto previously included a commitment to “repeal and replace” the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Ac

The man who attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan in 1981 has apparently disavowed the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. John Hinckley Jr, who was released from psychiatric care in 2022, wrote in a social media post following the attack: "Violence is not the way to go. Give peace a chance."

Judith Curran has returned to Mason Hayes & Curran as counsel on the firm's employment law team. Ms Curran brings over 20 years of specialised experience to the role, with her expertise covering a wide range of employment law matters, from equality and diversity to complex restructuring processe

Most Irish law firms have succeeded in increasing fees over the past 12 months but smaller firms have struggled to keep up with larger firms in turning increased revenue into increased profits, according to a major survey. Professional services and wealth management group Evelyn Partners has publish

Plans to give the government new powers to revoke Irish citizenship may not meet the standards of natural justice and should be delayed for further consideration, Ireland's human rights watchdog has said.

Irish businesses continue to face challenges in complying with the GDPR six years on from its introduction, according to new research by Forvis Mazars and McCann FitzGerald LLP. A survey conducted by Ipsos B&A found just 15 per cent of businesses considered their organisation to be "fully compli