Northern Ireland

Case processing times in Northern Ireland's Crown Court have increased, with the average time for a charge case increasing by five per cent to 561 days and the average time for a summons case increasing by 12 per cent to 1,150 days. The Department of Justice this week published its latest research a

Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin has been elected to the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) for a five-year term. Established in 1952, the Commission plays a unique and prominent role in defending human rights and the rule of law worldwide. Served by a full-time staff with offices

The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has found there were "significant failings" in the PSNI investigation into the murder of Gerard Lawlor in 2002, but no evidence police could have prevented his murder nor of collusive behaviours. Mr Lawlor, 19, was the last of a number of Catholic men attack

A new immersive virtual reality experience to be launched next week invites visitors to step back in time and experience the history of Ireland's last witch trial.

A PSNI decision to discipline two junior officers following a controversial arrest at a wreath-laying event during the pandemic was unlawful, Northern Ireland's High Court has ruled. Mr Justice Scoffield said he was persuaded that the decision was taken because of a fear, "whether real or perceived"

Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to retained direct EU legislation. DAERA is considering changes to retained EU legislation providing for intervention in agricultural markets and the provisio

Controversial UK government plans to offer amnesties for killings during the Troubles will have to be reconsidered if ruled to be incompatible with European human rights law, Sir Declan Morgan has said. Sir Declan, a former Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, is to serve as the chief commissione

Belfast Crown Court has dismissed two 'no bill' applications brought in relation to the alleged group murder of Ian Ogle. The court found that the circumstantial evidence, which included phone data, was potentially persuasive of the two defendants' involvement. Delivering the judgment, Mr Justice O&

Tughans has been named as Northern Ireland's most prolific M&A firm in the first half of 2023 — holding the position for an eighth consecutive year. The Belfast-based firm advised on 17 transactions in the first six months of the year, according to the latest Experian MarketIQ report.

The publication of the Kenova report into the Provisional IRA informer codenamed “Stakeknife” has moved a step closer after passing through security checking. The interim report focuses on the findings of Operation Kenova, the investigation into the alleged activities of the person

Gillian Triggs, the assistant high commissioner for protection in the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), is to deliver the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission's annual human rights lecture. Ms Triggs, a British-Australian human rights lawyer who previously served as presid

An Edinburgh doctor who was given an interim suspension by the General Medical Council after being detained regarding allegations of terrorist activity in Northern Ireland has had his suspension extended following a successful petition by the GMC to the Outer House of the Court of Session. The respo

Northern Ireland’s High Court has rejected limitation period applications brought against abuse allegations by two victims of Kincora Boys' Home. Delivering the judgment, Master Bell addressed four separate applications, ultimately finding that there was a basis for allegations of misfeasance

Northern Ireland lawyer Kevin McQuillan, who left Belfast for Jersey almost a decade ago, has joined offshore firm Walkers as a partner. A graduate of Queen's University Belfast, Mr McQuillan trained and qualified with Mills Selig before practising with Arthur Cox LLP.

Northern Ireland barrister Emma McIlveen has been appointed to the Football Association's (FA) national serious case panel. Mc McIlveen is qualified as a barrister in Northern Ireland, Ireland and England and Wales, and is a door tenant at Broadway House Chambers in London. She specialises in employ