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The UK government has announced new measures to tackle the sale of "unsafe" laser pointers, including strengthening safeguards to stop high-powered lasers entering the country. In a response to a call for evidence launched last year following a recent increase in the number of incidents involving la

Philip Andrews The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) stepped up its enforcement last year, according to a new report by McCann FitzGerald.

in it by being complicit with another in the formulation of a strategy to withhold full information from persons entitled to it, and in the discounting of moral and ethical concerns in the consideration that was given to a particular proposed course of action”. Considering Article 40.6.10 of the

Brexit could undermine the performance of Ireland's property market, according to a new report from Property Industry Ireland (PII). The Brexit and Ireland’s property sector report reviews the likely impact of Brexit on the Irish property market and identifies "some significant risks, but also som

Dangerous drivers who caused death or serious injury were given a lenient sentence in over a third of cases finalised between 2010-14, the Irish Independent reports. The figure is included in an unpublished report prepared for a Courts Service of Ireland sentencing committee and seen by the newspape

Catholic groups have warned of legal action if the Government moves ahead with plans to ban Catholic primary schools from prioritising the enrolment of baptised children. Under plans announced by Education Minister Richard Bruton, over-subscribed Catholic schools would not be allowed to prioritise b

Transport Minister Shane Ross Proposed legislation to penalise drivers who pass cyclists too closely is "basically unenforceable", Transport Minister Shane Ross has said.

Professor Nick Hardwick The Parole Board for England and Wales is facing calls to explain how it decided to allow serial rapist John Worboys to leave prison.

More than 300 "human rights defenders" were murdered last year, according to Front Line Defenders' annual report for 2017. The report, launched in Dublin, names the deceased as well as detailing the physical attacks, threats, judicial harassment, and smear campaigns used by state, non-state, and cor

Iranian authorities must ensure the right to peaceful protest, investigate reports that security forces have unlawfully used firearms against unarmed protesters, and protect hundreds of detainees from torture, Amnesty International said this week amid concerns that the crackdown against demonstratio

A new law in Iceland will mean companies have to prove their pay practices do not discriminate against women. The law was passed in Reykjavik by a large majority last June and came into effect this year.

Cork Institute of Technology has been granted an order of certiorari in the High Court, quashing the decision of the State to refuse to recognise certificates of proficiency granted under the authority of a UK approved maritime agency. Criticising the State and finding that the refusal was contrary

Maria McDonald The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal is "dysfunctional" and failing to provide timely assistance to victims, solicitors have told the Irish Examiner.

Donal Barrington Former Supreme Court judge Donal Barrington has passed away at the age of 89.

The Legal Aid Board was last year forced to divert funds intended for the Abhaile scheme, under which homeowners in mortgage arrears can access free legal advice, the Irish Examiner reports. Correspondence obtained under Freedom of Information reveals that funds earmarked for the Abhaile scheme were