Northern Ireland

North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has narrowly survived the first ever recall petition held under the Recall of MPs Act 2015. The law, designed to allow voters to trigger a by-election in their constituency in certain circumstances, was introduced as part of the 2010 coalition agreement between the Conser

The UK Parliament's women and equalities committee has today launched a formal inquiry into Northern Ireland's abortion laws. The committee will seek evidence on the case for reform from legal professionals as well as the general public, women and medical professionals.

Michelin-star chef Michael Deane shared his culinary expertise with Maghaberry prisoners during a visit to judge a bake-off competition.

The impact of internet pornography on individuals will be the subject of an upcoming workshop in Belfast – which lawyers are encouraged to attend.

Belfast solicitor Ciaran O'Hare will raise delays in legacy inquests and the possible impact of Brexit at a two-day conference in Amsterdam this week. Mr O'Hare, of McIvor Farrell Solicitors, has been invited by the European Commission Victims of Terrorism Working Group to attend the conference on T

A judicial review brought by a woman who was prosecuted for buying abortion pills for her daughter will be heard at the High Court in Belfast on Thursday. The landmark case marks the first time that the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has been challenged on a decision relating to Northern Ireland's

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Karen Bradley, has been granted an order vacating the hearing date of an application for judicial review which sought to compel the Secretary of State and the Executive Office to follow recommendations made in the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry r

New research from Ulster University has found that an individual's right to a fair trial can be in danger if they go to court without legal representation. Gráine McKeever, professor of law and social justice at Ulster University, led the first study of its kind in association with the Northe

The nine-week trial of Ireland and Ulster rugby players Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding, Blane McIlroy and Rory Harrison has cost more than half a million pounds and is likely to rise further, the Belfast Telegraph reports. Mr Jackson and Mr Olding were found not guilty of rape in March at the end of t

A man who killed his friend by stabbing him 33 times in a "frenzied and sustained attack" has been given an indeterminate custodial sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. Specifying that a tariff of eight years must be served before the man’s rel

The Common Travel Area (CTA) would continue to function as it currently does in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to a new "technical notice" published by the UK government. The guidance, published yesterday, states: "If you are an Irish citizen you would continue to have the right to enter a

Researchers at Ulster University have published new findings on how experiences of and responses to domestic violence were impacted by the Northern Ireland conflict and the changes that have taken place since the Good Friday Agreement.

Belfast City Council has approved plans to convert the former Crumlin Road Courthouse into a £10 million hotel, the Belfast Telegraph reports. The 77-bed hotel, to be named Lanyon Hotel, could open as early as autumn 2019.

Belfast-based commercial firm Tughans has announced the expansion of its legal team with the appointment of 13 new members of staff.

Former Advocate General Dominic Grieve QC is set to discuss human rights, Brexit and the Irish border at Belfast International Arts Festival next month. Mr Grieve served as Attorney General for England and Wales and Advocate General for Northern Ireland between 2010-14.