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A former director of public prosecutions in Northern Ireland has warned that government plans to give the attorney general for England and Wales the final say on Troubles-related prosecutions would undermine the independence of the justice system. Barra McGrory KC SC, who held the post from 2011 to

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan has agreed to further talks with the Law Society of Ireland on possible adjustments to the criminal legal aid scheme, as a prolonged dispute with defence solicitors continues to disrupt court proceedings. The minister met representatives of the society yesterda

A leading children’s hospital consultant has questioned whether e-scooters should be legal in Ireland, warning that recent regulatory changes offer no additional protection to under-16s and that the devices have become the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries among children admitted to a

Following the promotion of Kate Field to employment partner earlier this year, Addleshaw Goddard recently announced further promotions across its Irish office. Among those promoted are Ann Kirwan who has been elevated to counsel in the firm’s real estate practice and James Meighan who has been

Security companies linked to Cambodia’s military, police and powerful business networks helped sustain a scamming industry involving human trafficking, forced labour, torture and slavery, Amnesty International has said. A new report, Official Business: Security companies and authorities at sca

A 36-year-old man who allegedly attempted to rob a supermarket while wearing underwear over his head later stole a funeral company’s vehicle and drove to Brussels to buy cocaine. The man appeared before Nivelles Criminal Court on Tuesday, facing charges including attempted extortion, weapons o

Newcode Ireland joined an international community of legal practitioners, policymakers, and business leaders to discuss the future of dispute resolution at Dublin International Disputes Week 2026 last week in Dublin. Organised by Ireland for Law, the programme provided a forum for discussion and col

The High Court in Belfast has rejected a legal challenge to Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant’s decision to ban the Drumcree parade, ruling that the intervention was lawful. The judicial review was brought by a Portadown Orangeman against Sir Chris and Chief Constable Jon Boutcher of the

South Korean lawmaker Han Dong-hoon has urged President Lee Jae Myung to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, arguing that its depiction of a North Korean invasion highlights the need for military preparedness. Writing on Facebook, Han said: "I hope the image of a Seoul reduced to ashes in the game

A delegation from the Law Society of Ireland, led by president Rosemarie Loftus, met justice minister Jim O'Callaghan today in an attempt to resolve the criminal legal aid crisis. The discussions covered the operation of the new criminal legal aid scheme and the withdrawal of services by criminal de

Keoghs has expanded its presence in Northern Ireland.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to mark European Competition Day today, bringing together international competition authorities, policymakers, academics and industry leaders at an event in Dublin. Attendees will explore how competition policy should respond to Europe&rsq

Visa and Mastercard could face a £5 billion group claim over allegations that they have restricted competition and charged UK businesses excessive fees on card payments. Law firms Harcus Parker and Hausfeld have applied to the Competition Appeal Tribunal to pursue compensation for companies th

The High Court has quashed the refusal of a long-stay student visa for a 20-year-old woman from Gaza who was offered a fully funded engineering place at University College Cork, ordering the justice minister to reconsider her application and issue a fresh decision within 10 working days. Mr Justice

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has written to retailers around the country reminding them they must display prices for paper bags and similar products in line with consumer law.  Consumers have contacted the CCPC helpline indicating that there is no display signage in