Northern Ireland

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

Northern Ireland firm Mills Selig has welcomed three senior associates and five associates following a round of promotions and lateral hires. The new senior associates are Kevin Tarpey and Lauren Shaw in the firm's property team and Andrew Edwards in the employment team.

Plans for a Northern Ireland disability strategy and a Disability Forum aimed at improving the lives of persons with disabilities have not been able to move forward because of the lack of a Northern Ireland Executive. The lack of progress in a wide range of areas has been highlighted in a joint subm

Allen & Overy's Belfast office has been awarded gold level in the prestigious CORE: The Standard for Responsible Business accreditation in recognition of the firm's commitment to doing business in a way that is better for employees, the planet and the communities where they operate. CORE: The St