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Most UK lawyers stand by how they voted in the EU referendum in 2016, The Lawyer reports. A survey conducted by the magazine has revealed 82 per cent of UK lawyers voted Remain. However, over a quarter (26 per cent) of managing and senior partners voted for Brexit, a higher proportion than in the le

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A married couple have been granted court orders banning each other from their respective bedroom and bathroom, the Irish Independent reports. Ennis Family Court heard that the couple, who have been married almost 40 years and have grandchildren, agreed via their solicitors not to enter each other's

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A prisoner who suffered broken bones in his neck and back in a road traffic accident, and who allegedly missed hospital appointments in relation to the same, has had his application for judicial review refused in the High Court. Finding that the prison medical team had not been informed of the appoi

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Plans for the opening of the Limerick Criminal Courts Complex next month are almost complete, the Limerick Leader reports. Stakeholders have met on a number of occasions in recent weeks to smooth the way for the holding of sittings from the week starting 5 February.

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A detective found guilty of harassing a State solicitor by sending her abusive letters has been jailed for three years. Judge Melanie Greally said that while Eve Doherty, 50, is considered at low risk of re-offending, she maintains her innocence and has shown no remorse for the crimes.

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A rape prosecution against a student has collapsed after police admitted errors in gathering evidence. Oliver Mears, 19, a student at Oxford University, was on bail for two years after he was accused of raping a teenage woman after a party in 2015.

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Canadian laws allowing for prisoners to be held in solitary confinement indefinitely have been found unconstitutional and struck down by the British Columbia Supreme Court. However, in his 162-page judgment, Mr Justice Peter Leask suspended the effect of his declaration for a year to avoid posing "a

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