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Brian Kennedy SC has been appointed as the inaugural chief adjudication officer of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). Mr Kennedy has practised as a barrister in Ireland for over 27 years, having called to the Bar in 1997 and to the Inner Bar in 2012.

Jarleth Heneghan, a partner in William Fry's construction and engineers practice, has been named the 2025 Client Choice winner for construction in Ireland.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has marked its 50th anniversary. Catherine Pierse, the current director of public prosecutions, was joined by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, justice minister Jim O'Callaghan and guests at a commemorative event in Iveagh House yesterday.

Providing false or misleading information while applying for or renewing a disabled parking permit is now a criminal offence. Legislation which came into effect yesterday will enable prosecution of people making fraudulent applications for disabled parking permits, with penalties being a fine of up

Northern Ireland firm Cleaver Fulton Rankin has been awarded the Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation by Diversity Mark. Diversity Mark is the awarding body of the Diversity Mark Accreditation, a ‘mark of progress’ awarded to organisations committed to building a culture of diversity and

The UK House of Lords' international agreements committee has published its report on the "one hundred year partnership" agreement between the UK and Ukraine. The agreement puts in place a legally binding framework for future cooperation between the UK and Ukraine. It covers a broad range of areas,

A thief caught stealing hundreds of Cadbury Creme Eggs has been banned from Cambridgeshire. Deon De Groot, 26, must stay out of the county for three months after being found guilty of taking over £200 worth of the chocolate snack from a supermarket.

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Denmark has made no progress in addressing corruption, according to the Council of Europe. The Council of Europe Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) has published two compliance reports on Denmark, assessing progress made in the implementation of the recommendations it made in 2014 and 2019.

O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors were proud sponsors of a team of students from Campbell College, Belfast, that recently competed in the Bar Mock Trial National Finals 2025 held at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Beauchamps' housing group, led by partner Fidelma McManus, has been named the winner of the Excellence in Housing Services—Best Legal Team award by Public Sector Magazine.  This marks the 7th consecutive year the team has received this accolade.

An antiques expert tricked the Palace of Versailles into buying fake 18th century royal chairs, a court has heard. Pontoise Criminal Court, near Paris, was told that Bill Pallot, 61, convinced the palace to pay €840,000 for two chairs that its experts thought had belonged to the Comtesse du Bar

A public consultation has been launched seeking views on the use of election and referendum posters in Ireland. Election and referendum posters are currently a key feature of Ireland’s democratic landscape. Posters perform a public information and communication function in raising awareness th

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has launched a Case Studies Hub where users can find in-depth features on key themes of its work. As with the CCRC Case Library, which launched last September, this new resource will help inform potential applicants and members of the public about the orga

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty has expressed concern at the continuing plight of the people in Ukraine. Mr O’Flaherty visited the country from 17 to 21 March, during which he focussed on placing human rights at the heart of the discussions towards peac