Northern Ireland

The Irish government should commit to bringing the UK government to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) if it presses on with controversial legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles, Amnesty International has said. The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation Bill) propose

Northern Ireland’s High Court has refused an application for judicial review where it found that the applicant’s probation release had been delayed by factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic and his own failed drug tests. In considering this application, the court found that one of the rel

Law students Emilia Lye and Chong Zheng Yang have won the Queen's University Belfast Law Society's annual novice moot for 2022.

Northern Ireland solicitors have been urged to ensure their compliance with anti-money laundering rules as the Law Society steps up its enforcement efforts. More than a third (34 per cent) of relevant firms were subject to a desk-based review or on-site inspection in the year to April 2022, up from

International law firm Pinsent Masons has welcomed four new trainee solicitors and four newly-qualified solicitors in Belfast.

The Irish Football Association (IFA) has been urged to raise human rights concerns with FIFA and the Qatari authorities when officials travel to the country for the opening ceremony of the World Cup later this month. Amnesty International has written to the president, chief executive and chairman of

A health and social care trust is set to pay out £20 million to the family of a nine-year-old girl who suffered a serious brain injury at birth in one of Northern Ireland's largest-ever medical negligence settlements. The High Court in Belfast has approved the settlement, which follows legal a

Nathan Campbell and Laura Gooding of Cleaver Fulton Rankin consider a recent court ruling on nationality. In a previous article, we covered the case of Re Ní Chuinneagain where the High Court did not accept that the conferral of British citizenship on the applicant, who was born in Northern I

Mr Justice Stephen Fowler has been appointed as president of the Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Board. The High Court judge yesterday took on the role from Mr Justice Ian Huddleston, who was appointed to the role just last year.

Northern Ireland’s High Court has refused an application for judicial review where it was alleged that a same-sex couple suffered discrimination after being denied access to a publicly-funded IVF scheme. The court found that the criteria for obtaining access to the scheme were rational and pro

Belfast-based commercial law firm McKees has appointed Linus Murray as a partner in the firm's corporate and commercial team. With an expertise in licensing and a strong track record in commercial law, Mr Murray brings with him over 20 years’ experience which will enhance McKees already extens

Belfast solicitor Ruairi Maguire of MKB Law has been nominated for 'Rising Star of the Year' at the 2022 Insolvency Practitioners Association Awards. The awards recognise those who have made a significant contribution to the insolvency profession across the UK.

Northern Ireland’s High Court has determined that a decision by the NI Housing Executive (NIHE) erred in denying an applicant 'intimidation points' where he had repeatedly received death threats. The court found that it was irrational to undermine the applicant’s attempt to be rehoused w

Global law firm Clyde & Co has called for greater diversity and inclusion in senior positions in law firms in Northern Ireland. The firm, which merged with BLM this summer, has highlighted its efforts to pinpoint what can be done to achieve greater equality within the firm.

Grieving families are still being denied justice in Northern Ireland despite an increase in compensation, lawyers have warned. The sum paid to relatives eligible for a statutory compensation payment for their bereavement has increased from £15,100 to £17,200 as of this week.