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High Court: Woman who was refused refugee status loses application for judicial review
A woman who claimed to have a well-founded fear of persecution on the ground of her religion if returned to Nigeria has lost her application for judicial review of the decision that she should not be declared a refugee. Upholding, inter alia, the finding that there was adequate state protection available to the woman against the religious cult she claimed would kill her, Mr Justice David Keane found no error in the decision to refuse refugee status.
Published 20 June 2019
Ana Kriegel murder: Family of Boy B 'forced into hiding' following illegal publication of photos
The family of one of the boys convicted of murdering Ana Kriegel has been "forced into hiding" following the publication of photographs online identifying him, the Central Criminal Court has heard.
Published 20 June 2019
Laws to limit young people's access to pornography to be considered
Laws to limit young people's access to pornography will be considered by the Government in the wake of the Ana Kriegel murder trial.
Published 20 June 2019
Adoption Bill put on hold as Zappone reconsiders approach
Legislation that would give adoptees access to their birth records has been put on hold to allow further consultation, The Irish Times reports.
Published 20 June 2019
Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly sworn in to Court of Appeal
Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly has been elevated to the Court of Appeal and will replace Ms Justice Mary Irvine, who has joined the Supreme Court.
Published 20 June 2019
Andrew Kirke: Unlucky 13 – does the copyright directive spell the end for memes?
Andrew Kirke considers the controversial Copyright Directive, designed to control how copyrighted content is shared on online platforms.
Published 20 June 2019
Flanagan's Judicial Council Bill amendments provide for Personal Injuries Guidelines Committee
Amendments to the Judicial Council Bill brought forward by Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan have been published by the Oireachtas. The amendments provide for a Personal Injuries Guidelines Committee to be established by the Judicial Council.
Published 20 June 2019
EU leaders urged to fight disinformation plague
EU leaders have been urged to prioritise the fight against disinformation as the European Council meets for its June summit.
Published 20 June 2019
Politicians bring claim against Met over Brexit referendum campaign expenses
Concerned parliamentarians are taking the first steps in a legal action against London's Metropolitan Police over alleged electoral offences committed during the June 2016 EU referendum.
Published 20 June 2019
England: Student becomes first person to be convicted over possession of 3D-printed gun
A film student has become the first person in the UK to be convicted over the creation of a 3D-printed gun, The Times reports.
Published 20 June 2019
Australia: Voluntary euthanasia for the seriously ill becomes legal in Victoria
Voluntary euthanasia has become legal in the Australian state of Victoria, Reuters reports.
Published 20 June 2019
And finally... honour thy father
A police department has apologised after encouraging people to turn in the father of their kids if they have outstanding warrants – on Father's Day.
Published 20 June 2019
High Court: Judge refuses to make an order for surrender of man to Poland under European Arrest Warrant
The High Court has refused to grant an order for the surrender of a man to Poland pursuant to a European Arrest Warrant issued in 2018.
Published 19 June 2019
Philip Lee appoints Tom Conway as real estate and planning partner
Commercial law specialist firm Philip Lee has announced the appointment of Tom Conway as partner within its real estate and planning department.
Published 19 June 2019
Belfast firm Orr & Co Solicitors merges into Diamond Heron
Belfast firm Orr & Co Solicitors has merged into Diamond Heron Solicitors.
Published 19 June 2019
