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An independent inquiry into the 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has been announced by the UK government. Mr Finucane, who co-founded Madden & Finucane Solicitors, was murdered in his home in north Belfast on 12 February 1989 by loyalist paramilitaries who acted in collusion with UK

Sentencing remarks could be included in plans to allow some broadcasting from Northern Ireland courtrooms, the justice minister has suggested. The Lady Chief Justice recently oversaw a broadcasting pilot which saw BBC NI, UTV, Sky News, ITN and PA Media film — but not broadcast — the han

Disposable vapes will be banned and vape flavours and colours restricted under new legislation proposed by the government. The Department of Health yesterday published the general scheme of the proposed Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill, which will introduce further restrictions on nicotine inhaling p

A new report published by Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) highlights the impact of family homelessness on minority ethnic families and children in Ireland. The report, authored by South East Technological University (SETU) lecturer Dr Méabh Savage, was formally launched by human rights lawye

William Fry has appointed Sean Murray as a partner in William Fry Tax Advisors. Mr Murray has over 20 years of experience in advising domestic and international clients on financial services tax matters, including investment management, structured finance, banking, capital markets and private equity

Ms Justice Caroline Costello has been formally appointed as president of the Court of Appeal. She was chosen by government ministers in July this year to succeed Mr Justice George Birmingham, who held the post since 2018.

A watchdog has called for case studies concerning the use of age assessments in the UK asylum process. The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has commenced an inspection of the Home Office’s use of age assessments.

Disney is being sued over its use of CGI to "resurrect" the late Peter Cushing in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Mr Cushing played Grand Moff Tarkin in the original 1977 Star Wars, in which he gives the order to destroy Princess Leia's home planet of Alderaan using the formidable Death Star.

The law officers of England and Wales have been called to the Bar of Northern Ireland during a visit to Belfast. Attorney General Lord Hermer KC and Solicitor General Sarah Sackman KC MP made their first visit to Northern Ireland as law officers on Wednesday.

The Law Society of Ireland has called for investment in civil and criminal legal aid ahead of Budget 2025. In a 30-page submission to the government, the Law Society sets out its five priorities: expanded access to civil legal aid, investment in the sustainability of the criminal legal aid system, d

Northern Ireland's High Court has quashed a council's decision to grant planning permission for major expansion work at a defunct oil terminal following a legal challenge supported by The PILS Project.

The High Court is to heard a first-of-its-kind case alleging that the Irish government has failed to take adequate action on man-made climate change. Community Law & Mediation (CLM), alongside a grandfather, a youth climate activist and a child were yesterday granted leave to proceed with the la

The newly-elected Bar Council has taken effect, with Seán Guerin SC taking over the role of chairperson from Sara Phelan SC. Mr Guerin is joined by Darren Lehane SC as vice chair and Séamus Clarke SC as treasurer, while the 25-strong Council also includes eight new first-time members:

A standalone hate crime bill will not be brought forward in Northern Ireland despite a recommendation from a judge-led review. Justice minister Naomi Long yesterday told MLAs that there was "insufficient time and resource" to introduce a standalone bill, but committed to making significant reforms t

Global law firm Dentons has recruited previously London-based lawyers Garrett Hayes and Louise Hodnett as partners in its Irish corporate team in Dublin. Mr Hayes comes from McDermott Will & Emery and previously was a partner of Paul Hastings London for more than 10 years. He has spent his caree