Northern Ireland

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.

Professor Gráinne McKeever Academics at Ulster University have published a new report highlighting the role of the law and access to legal services in creating pathways into and out of destitution.

Pictured (l-r): Michele McGahan, Quality Compliance Manager; Maurece Hutchinson, Managing Director; Olivia Meehan, Legal Services Director; and Jonathan McKeown, Chairman at JMK Solicitors Belfast and Newry-based JMK Solicitors are celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Lexcel Quality Mark

Pictured: Magilligan Prison Governor Richard Taylor presents certificates for education and training skills to prisoners A total of 1,000 education and training qualifications have been awarded to prisoners at Magilligan Prison in the past year.