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Lord Carlile has been appointed to lead an independent review of the controversial Prevent counter-terrorism programme. The barrister and former independent reviewer of terrorism legislation has promised to conduct a "strongly evidence-based" review of the scheme, which has drawn criticism from trad

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has opened a statutory inquiry into the Minnowburn Trust. The inquiry relates to concerns regarding the administration and governance of the charity.

The head of the Immigrant Council of Ireland has reiterated a call for the introduction of hate crime legislation to tackle racism in Ireland. In an interview with the Irish Examiner, CEO Brian Killoran said Ireland could benefit from looking at the law in other jurisdictions.

Staff and clients of Belfast-based Carson McDowell will take to the dance floor later this year at a Strictly Come Dancing-inspired charity fundraiser. The "Carson McDowell Does Strictly" event in November will see 10 couples, a mix of clients and staff, compete to be crowned champions of the dance

Police have warned they may take action against Facebook users commenting on the headshot of a convicted drug dealer to make fun of his receding hairline. More than 89,000 comments have been posted on a photo of Jermaine Taylor, 21, who is wanted by police for breach of his license conditions.

A woman who was sexually harassed at work for over six months after she returned from maternity leave has been awarded €40,000 in the Workplace Relations Commission. The woman stated that she was sexually harassed on a regular basis in front of managers of the retail store she worked in, and th

The 180-year-old courthouse building in Tuam will be demolished and replaced rather than refurbished, Courts Service officials have confirmed. The courthouse, which dates back to the 1840s, was closed in 2005 after health and safety concerns were raised, leading to the relocation of court sittings t

Belfast-based firm Cleaver Fulton Rankin has been appointed to the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Wider Public Sector Legal Services Framework (RM3788). The firm will provide a full legal service under ‘Lot 2c Full Service – Northern Ireland’, across its core and niche specialisms,

The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland will pay damages to families and survivors over its first report on the Loughinisland massacre. The police watchdog admitted failings and said it would pay undisclosed damages as part of the settlement announced in the High Court in Belfast on Friday, BBC Ne

Brendan McAllister has taken up his position as interim advocate for victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse. Mr McAllister's office in Belfast officially opened today following his appointment by David Sterling, head of the Northern Ireland civil service, last month.

Dublin-based Leman Solicitors has been recognised by Fairtrade Ireland as a leading fairtrade workplace. Leman is the only law firm among the 13 companies listed on the charity's website as among the top ethical employers in Ireland.

Fewer British passports and more Irish passports are being issued to residents of Northern Ireland, figures reveal. The number of British passports issued to people living in Northern Ireland has fallen from 129,550 in 2015 to 119,298 in 2018, The Irish Times reports.

A legal petition to stop Prime Minister Boris Johnson forcing through a no-deal Brexit by suspending Parliament has been granted permission to proceed. Given the urgency of the situation, an initial hearing to determine further procedure is due to be held at the Court of Session in Edinburgh to

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled plans to "overhaul the criminal justice system" in England and Wales by reviewing sentencing policy, investing £2.5 billion in the construction of new prisons, and strengthening police stop-and-search powers. A review team reporting back to Mr Johnson

Soaring immigration fees have led to accusations of profiteering against the Home Office, which made £500 million last year. Analysis by The Times shows that fees charged to hundreds of thousands of people for British residency and citizenship have increased sharply over the past five years, w