Northern Ireland

The number of prosecutions disposed at Crown Court in Northern Ireland last year fell sharply against a steady increase in prosecutions at magistrates' courts, new figures reveal. The Department of Justice has published its latest court prosecutions, convictions and out of court disposals statistics

Grant Edwards TLT has expanded its corporate team in Belfast with the appointment of Grant Edwards as associate, who joins from Tughans.

Brendan McGuigan The Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre (JJC) in Bangor has been described as the "jewel in the crown" of Northern Ireland's criminal justice system by inspectors.

Chris Owens MKB Law has announced the appointment of Chris Owens as a solicitor in family law.

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunal Service (NICTS) has announced the closure of Derry Courthouse for most of July and August. The building will close on 9 July and reopen at the beginning of September, with cases due to be heard in Derry to be heard in Omagh or Coleraine instead, a spokesperso

Mary Kitson A woman who lodged a tribunal case alleging sex discrimination related to her pregnancy has been paid £25,000 in a settlement by her employers.

Gerry McAlinden QC Prominent barrister Gerry McAlinden QC has been officially sworn in as a High Court judge.

Over 60 members of the legal, community, voluntary and public sectors have attended a key event in Belfast on children and human rights.

A new book on Northern Ireland's laws on divorce and ancillary relief has been launched by the Law Society of Northern Ireland.

Patrick Corrigan Northern Ireland has a huge problem with racism, Amnesty International said today, following the publication of new figures showing high levels of intolerance towards people from minority ethnic communities.

The Bar of Northern Ireland have named mental health charity AWARE as the Bar's chosen charity for 2018/19.

Pictured (l-r): Jason Byrne, head of Shoosmiths' Belfast office and Brian Dolaghan, Director of Technology & Services, Invest NI. UK law firm Shoosmiths LLP has announced the expansion of its presence in Northern Ireland with a new "Inceptions" team in Belfast.

Sir Declan Morgan The Lord Chief Justice, Sir Declan Morgan, has said he recognises the "disappointment" of families over the delay in securing funding for legacy inquests following a meeting with Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald yesterday.

Brendan McGuigan Leading members of the Northern Ireland legal profession have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Sir Declan Morgan Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and deputy leader Michelle O'Neill will meet the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, Sir Declan Morgan, today to discuss funding for legacy inquests.