Northern Ireland

Paul Tweed Compromising pictures of actor Orlando Bloom which appeared in the press have sparked a debate about the balance between privacy rights and freedom of the press.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has passed files on 10 men accused of sex purchase offences to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS). It indicates a change of policy from last November, when the PSNI advised officers that those caught purchasing sex should be cautioned rather than prose

Doug Beattie MLA A member of the Northern Ireland Assembly's justice committee has called for more police resources to be dedicated to Internet crime after thousands were reported in the past year.

Darragh Mackin The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) faces legal action after refusing to remove a banner referring to the shooting of four men in 1991.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard Northern Ireland's Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has announced a full and comprehensive review of taxi legislation.

An organised bloc of lawyers took part in the annual Belfast Pride parade for the very first time on Saturday.

Barry McCaig, partner at Pinsent Masons International law firm Pinsent Masons has joined a business alliance to support entrepreneurs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The judge-led review of Northern Ireland's civil and family justice system has produced an interim report on family justice, recommending a significant shake-up of court structures and the greater use of innovative new technology. The review was set up by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland,

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has warned the organisers of a planned Belfast street party that they face prosecution if they go ahead with plans to block a main arterial route without permission. The Maverick bar on Donegall Street has announced plans for a "block party" which will see part

Justice Minister Claire Sugden The UK government has come under increasing pressure to extend the Pitchford Inquiry into undercover policing into Northern Ireland.

Neil Sugarman, president of APIL The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has criticised proposals by Companies House to delete the details of defunct UK businesses after six years.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) must improve its protection and support for vulnerable victims, according to a new report. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) found that the PSNI had a good process for identifying and responding to initial calls from vulnerable victims, b

Clare Bailey, South Belfast MLA and deputy leader of the Green Party in Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Executive has come under pressure to make preventative HIV drugs available on the NHS following a ruling by the High Court in England.

Law students at Queen's University Belfast took part in the International Moot in Nuremberg for the first time over the weekend.

Ciáran Moynagh, partner and solicitor advocate at McLernon Moynagh Solicitors Holywood and Belfast firm McLernon Moynagh Solicitors has received the Belfast Pride Award for Business Contribution to the LGBT community.