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The Policing Authority's chairperson, Josephine Feehily, will step down at the end of her term next month, according to reports. She is the inaugural chairperson of the Authority, having overseen its establishment at the start of 2016 as part of a programme of reform under former justice minister Fr

A new mentoring service aimed at helping to resettle people in the community after their release from custody has been established by the Probation Board for Northern Ireland and NIACRO.

A new "Know Your Rights" guide for children and young people has been launched by the Children's Rights Alliance. The comprehensive information guide, now available online, sets out children and young people's legal rights and entitlements in Ireland and has been written and designed in consultation

Pupils at Glenlola Collegiate School and Dalriada School have triumphed in the Belfast regional heat of the annual Bar Mock Trial Competition. A total of 16 schools competed at the Inn of Court and the Royal Courts of Justice and two will now proceed to the UK-wide final to be held in London next ye

The future of the internet is under threat from a "legal arms race" between jurisdictions unilaterally introducing quick-fix measures to address regulatory challenges, a landmark report has warned. Greater international cooperation is required to tackle issues including online extremism, data privac

A cattle farmer has been fined €6,000 because of the smell of dung and hay on his farm. Nicolas Bardy was ordered to pay the sum to his neighbours after a judge ruled that they had been disturbed by the smells.

The former Director of the Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme was “operating under an incorrect interpretation” of the Children Act 2001 in applying a blanket policy that once a juvenile offender reached the age of majority, they could not be admitted to the Diversion Programme irrespect

The Cabinet has approved the plans of Transport Minister Shane Ross to introduce graduated speeding penalties, The Irish Times reports. The proposals seek to impose sanctions on drivers according to the extent to which they exceed the speed limit.

Carson McDowell has expanded its specialist legal healthcare team in Dublin and announced additional recruitment in response to growing demand for its services in Ireland. Led by managing partner Roger McMillan and partner and head of clinical claims Jacqueline McAleese, the team works predominantly

Cleaver Fulton Rankin has made a number of promotions across the firm, recognising the talent and achievements of its multi-disciplinary team of legal professionals.

A High Court jury has become the first to assess damages in a case where defamation was admitted and an apology given, under the “offer to make amends” procedure, following a landmark Supreme Court decision last year. While it was intended to encourage parties to settle their disputes qu

ByrneWallace is supporting UCD Sutherland School of Law’s Annual Irish European Law Forum, taking place on 6 December 2019. Now in its 22nd year, the Forum will focus on "Employment Law in a Time of Uncertainty". Topics covered will include:

Via Clíona Kimber SC: Attendees of the Employment Bar Association Annual Conference 2019 are pictured above – (L-R): Feichin Mc Donagh SC, Clíona Kimber SC Chair EBA, Judge L Reynolds High Court Chairing Session 2, Cathy Smith BL and Peter Ward SC.

Millar McCall Wylie has announced its support for Annadale Hockey Club, the latest in a string of cross-community sporting sponsorships for the firm.

Students from Mercy College Coolock took part in a ‘mock court’ competition in UCD’s Sutherland School of Law this week, marking the conclusion of the Legal Eagles schools project, a 10-week education programme on the legal system run by Community Law & Mediation.