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Iraqis have reacted with horror after the country's parliament passed a law allowing children as young as nine to marry. The law, passed on Tuesday, grants religious authorities control over family matters such as marriage, divorce, and child custody, overturning a ban on child marriage under 18 tha

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The government is reportedly considering calls for an increase in the fees paid to members of International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT). A number of part-time tribunal members are taking strike action over the level of fees, which can be as low as €248 for a fast-tracked appeal in respec

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Elephants are not people, the top court in the US state of Colorado has ruled. In a unanimous judgment, the Colorado Supreme Court conceded that the animals are "majestic" but said they are not entitled to the same legal protections as humans.

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British citizens could soon store passports, driving licences, and other key documents in a digital wallet on their smartphones, according to plans announced by UK Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle. Mr Kyle revealed the new smartphone app as part of efforts to simplify government interacti

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A Florida woman has been arrested for the second time this month, just 10 days after being released on bond for her earlier charges. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office reported that Teryn Acri was initially arrested on 6 January during a routine traffic stop for several drug-related offences.

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Ciarán Mulholland, of Mulholland Law, appeared before the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union with Mark Lynam SC and Stephen Brittain in the extradition case of Sean Walsh. Mr Walsh is presently remanded at E Block of Portlaoise Prison and is contesting an extradition

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Attorney General Rossa Fanning SC is seeking to sequester the assets of Enoch Burke, a teacher accused of breaching a court order by attending Wilson’s Hospital School in Co Westmeath. The application concerns €190,000 in fines accumulated since early 2023.

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French authorities are seizing record amounts of “love honey” products containing erectile dysfunction drugs, marketed as natural aphrodisiacs. Over 31,000 tonnes were confiscated last year, mainly in cities and seaports, with shipments from countries including Malaysia, Thailand, and Tu

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Daniel McCracken has joined the private client team at MKB Law. Mr McCracken has extensive experience across all aspects of private client practice including navigating complex contentious matters. Recognised as "outstanding" by the Legal 500, he further distinguishes himself as a solicitor advocate

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