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The Hibernian Law Journal is now accepting submissions for its seventeenth volume. Articles relating to domestic, European and international law are considered, provided that they are relevant in an Irish context.

The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal against part of a sentence imposed on a man convicted of committing serious sexual offences on his sisters. Ruling that the sentence of 20 years' imprisonment in respect of five counts of rape should remain in place, Lord Chief Justice Morgan took into consi

https://twitter.com/UnseenUnheard17/status/905418580027727872 Leading NGOs and academics have jointly called for the development of a national advocacy strategy for children with a parent in prison.

Barry Devereux McCann FitzGerald has outlined its plans to work with US-based Neota Logic to design and market applications to assist the firm's clients with reducing the time and cost of legal work.

Two of three new judges in Northern Ireland's Court of Appeal have been sworn in following the approval of their appointments in February. Mr Justice Stephens and Mr Justice Deeny were sworn into office as Lord Justices of Appeal at the Royal Courts of Justice at the opening of the new legal year.

Grainne Teggart Medical professionals in Northern Ireland will not be prosecuted for referring women to NHS hospitals and clinics in the rest of the UK for abortions, Amnesty International has been told.

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has dismissed actions brought by Slovakia and Hungary against the provisional mechanism for the mandatory relocation of asylum seekers. The mechanism, designed to help Italy and Greece deal with a massive inflow of people during the migration

Neil Logan Belfast firm Wilson Nesbitt Solicitors is sponsoring this year's Belfast Telegraph Property Awards.

Pat English Dublin firm Matheson has announced the appointment of Pat English as head of the firm's International Business Group.

Ciaran O'Hare The High Court in Belfast will today hear a case brought by a victims' campaigner seeking clarity from the Northern Ireland Secretary on the circumstances in which a border poll will be held.

A couple from the Philippines have been unsuccessful in their application to have their 22-year-old niece, adopted by them in 2011, to be registered in the Register of Intercountry Adoptions pursuant to Section 90(2) of the Adoption Act 2010. Refusing the application, Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds stat

Helen Dixon The Data Protection Commissioner warned the Department of Social Protection last year over the broadening scope of the public services card (PSC).

Pictured (l-r): Peter Curran (Partner) and Alan Murphy (Managing Partner) alongside Lisa Bryson, Gareth Planck and Valerie Gibson International law firm Eversheds Sutherland has announced the appointment of a new partner and two lawyers to its Belfast office.

Pictured (clockwise): New associate solicitors Kyle Wimpress, Clíodhna Walsh, Ciara Murphy and Conor McEvoy Dublin-based commercial law firm Beauchamps has announced its expansion with the appointment of four new associate solicitors.

Michael McNamara A barrister and former TD has appeared in court accused of dangerous driving and obstructing a garda, the Irish Independent reports.