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in the attack and her account that she sought to restrain Hughes. Further, the trial judge was correct to admit this evidence and the other applications were refused.

Lawyers acting for the "Hooded Men", men allegedly tortured by the British Army in 1978, are seeking permission to bring their case straight to the UK Supreme Court if a recent High Court decision is appealed, The Irish News reports. It follows this year's ruling quashing the PSNI's decision to not

Northern Ireland’s police chief has given the UK government short shrift over delays in dealing with the legacy of the Troubles, saying “stop prevaricating and get on with it”. Police Service of Northern Ireland chief constable George Hamilton told the Press Association he was frustrated that

The Attorney General’s amenability to judicial review is the subject of a paper by Conor McCormick, a PhD candidate at Queen’s University Belfast. In “Reviewing the reviewability of the Attorney General for Northern Ireland” Mr McCormick (pictured) looks at the historic view of the Attorney

Michael Brentnall Solicitors has confirmed that the High Court in Belfast granted leave for judicial review for a client against the British Home Secretary in respect of the Travel Notification Requirements under the Counter Terrorism Act 2008. Its client, Anthony McDonnell, had previously been conv

A choir of solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals has raised a magnificent £10,000 in aid of Belfast’s homeless after holding a concert earlier this year. The Pro Bono Choir presented a cheque for the cash raised through their concert, titled A Place Called Home, held back in May, t

Eimear Kane, of SC Connolly & Co Solicitors, has been appointed as chairperson of the Newry and Banbridge Solicitors’ Association. Ms Kane (pictured) was born in Newry and was educated at Sacred Heart Grammar School, Newry, and Queens University, Belfast.

Brendan McGuigan A new report on Magilligan Prison has highlighted the positive work ongoing around prisoner rehabilitation and has described the progress made at the facility since it was last inspected as "immensely encouraging".

Allen & Overy (A&O) has confirmed the appointment of 20 law graduates at its Belfast-based Legal Services Centre (LSC).

Ciarán Shiels Madden & Finucane Solicitors has said it plans to make an emergency application for judicial review after a client had his license revoked within 72 hours of his release from Maghaberry.

A 66-year-old man who was employed as a machine operator for Gallaher Limited from October 1998 until its Ballymena factory closed this year claimed he was discriminated on the grounds of his age. Rejecting the argument put forward by Gallaher Ltd that the means adopted were proportionate and necess

Pictured (l-r): Senior partner Lester Doake with partners Kevin O’Hagan, Aisling Mellon, and Gary Patterson Belfast-based McKinty and Wright has welcomed Gary Patterson, Aisling Mellona and Kevin O'Hagan to the partnership.

Olivia O'Kane Carson McDowell is collaborating with Ulster University on a landmark computer animation conference.

Two former soldiers accused of murdering Joe McCann in Belfast in April 1972 have requested anonymity for the duration of the trial. The trial of the two men, former members of the British Army's Parachute Regiment, opened in Belfast's Laganside Courts yesterday, though the men were not present.