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Dangerous drivers who caused death or serious injury were given a lenient sentence in over a third of cases finalised between 2010-14, the Irish Independent reports. The figure is included in an unpublished report prepared for a Courts Service of Ireland sentencing committee and seen by the newspape

Catholic groups have warned of legal action if the Government moves ahead with plans to ban Catholic primary schools from prioritising the enrolment of baptised children. Under plans announced by Education Minister Richard Bruton, over-subscribed Catholic schools would not be allowed to prioritise b

Transport Minister Shane Ross Proposed legislation to penalise drivers who pass cyclists too closely is "basically unenforceable", Transport Minister Shane Ross has said.

Professor Nick Hardwick The Parole Board for England and Wales is facing calls to explain how it decided to allow serial rapist John Worboys to leave prison.

More than 300 "human rights defenders" were murdered last year, according to Front Line Defenders' annual report for 2017. The report, launched in Dublin, names the deceased as well as detailing the physical attacks, threats, judicial harassment, and smear campaigns used by state, non-state, and cor

Iranian authorities must ensure the right to peaceful protest, investigate reports that security forces have unlawfully used firearms against unarmed protesters, and protect hundreds of detainees from torture, Amnesty International said this week amid concerns that the crackdown against demonstratio

A new law in Iceland will mean companies have to prove their pay practices do not discriminate against women. The law was passed in Reykjavik by a large majority last June and came into effect this year.

Cork Institute of Technology has been granted an order of certiorari in the High Court, quashing the decision of the State to refuse to recognise certificates of proficiency granted under the authority of a UK approved maritime agency. Criticising the State and finding that the refusal was contrary

Maria McDonald The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal is "dysfunctional" and failing to provide timely assistance to victims, solicitors have told the Irish Examiner.

Donal Barrington Former Supreme Court judge Donal Barrington has passed away at the age of 89.

The Legal Aid Board was last year forced to divert funds intended for the Abhaile scheme, under which homeowners in mortgage arrears can access free legal advice, the Irish Examiner reports. Correspondence obtained under Freedom of Information reveals that funds earmarked for the Abhaile scheme were

Pictured (l-r): Clare Heaney, Amy McConnell and Katie McAllister Belfast-based Carson McDowell has announced the appointment of Clare Heaney, Amy McConnell and Katie McAllister.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan The number of human trafficking victims identified by the State rose for a third consecutive year in 2016, with the largest proportion being victims of sexual exploitation, according to a new report.

A judge in Co Kerry hosted court sittings in his own home over the Christmas and New Year break, The Irish Times reports. At least four special District Court sittings took place at the home of Judge James O'Connor over the period, which the Courts Service of Ireland has said is "not uncommon".

Caoilfhionn Gallagher QC Police forces in England and Wales have been accused of breaching human rights standards by continuing to fail to meet the needs of menstruating women detained in police custody.