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The Probation Board for Northern Ireland is seeking the public’s views on how to help shape the future of probation services in Northern Ireland. The consultation, now open until October, is part of the development of PBNI's Corporate Plan for 2020-23, which will set out the strategic directio

The anonymous blogger known as the Secret Barrister has accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of "conning the public" on criminal justice. In a lengthy blog post, the lawyer responded to Mr Johnson's recent high-profile announcement of a review of sentencing policy, investment of £2.5 billion i

A gay lawyer in Tunisia is standing for election as the country's president. Mounir Baatour, 48, who leads a group called Shams, which seeks decriminalisation of homosexuality in the country, has officially applied for a place on the ballot ahead of the election on September 15.

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling on Edinburgh Fringe authorities to allow a giant inflatable vagina to fly over the famous festival. The 19-foot blimp named "Fanny" has allegedly been blocked by Fringe organisers and the local authority from taking to the skies over the largest art

A man whose employment was terminated after a dispute arose over paternity leave has been awarded nearly €8,000 in the Workplace Relations Commission. The man had been informed that he was entitled to a period of paid leave, but after approaching his manager, his request for paid leave was decl

Belfast-based KRW Law has announced the appointment of Colin O'Neill as a senior solicitor. Mr O'Neill, from Clonoe in Co Tyrone, joins the firm's expanding legacy litigation and reputational management departments.

Legislation to establish a new national Guardian ad litem service and introduce a presumption in favour of appointing a Guardian ad litem for all children in child care proceedings has been published. The Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2019 is aimed at addressing significant inadequacies in existing Gu

The Oireachtas committee on justice and equality has issued a call for written submissions on the issues of online harassment, harmful communications and related offences. The committee is examining the nature and extent of the problems of cyber bullying, harassment, stalking, revenge porn and other

Tributes have been paid to the late barrister Philip Mooney QC, who passed away on Friday and was buried yesterday. Mr Mooney was called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 1965, having studied at Trinity College Dublin. He took silk in 1983.

International law firms CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang and DWF are advising on the administration of the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast. Business advisers BDO were appointed as administrators to the iconic Belfast shipyard last week and are now in talks with potential buyers, the Belfa

UK officials will withdraw from EU meetings on European law and policy this week in anticipation of the UK's exit later this year, according to reports. Prime Minister Boris Johnson told MPs last month that "very many brilliant UK officials" are "trapped in meeting after meeting in Brussels and Luxe

Lord Carlile has been appointed to lead an independent review of the controversial Prevent counter-terrorism programme. The barrister and former independent reviewer of terrorism legislation has promised to conduct a "strongly evidence-based" review of the scheme, which has drawn criticism from trad

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has opened a statutory inquiry into the Minnowburn Trust. The inquiry relates to concerns regarding the administration and governance of the charity.

The head of the Immigrant Council of Ireland has reiterated a call for the introduction of hate crime legislation to tackle racism in Ireland. In an interview with the Irish Examiner, CEO Brian Killoran said Ireland could benefit from looking at the law in other jurisdictions.

Staff and clients of Belfast-based Carson McDowell will take to the dance floor later this year at a Strictly Come Dancing-inspired charity fundraiser. The "Carson McDowell Does Strictly" event in November will see 10 couples, a mix of clients and staff, compete to be crowned champions of the dance