Northern Ireland

A judge has criticised the absence of legislation allowing courts to make detention orders for people who self-harm, the Belfast Telegraph reports. Judge Barney McElholm made the comments after a police officer explained that a 37-year-old woman from Londonderry had been arrested after having been r

Striking the balance between reporting allegations and respecting privacy in cases of alleged sexual misdeeds is a thorny issue, writes Fintan Canavan, partner at BLM. The decision to award Sir Cliff Richard a significant sum for a breach of his right to privacy comes at a time when issues of f

The Victims Commissioner has warned that the Government's public consultation on legacy issues is so low-key it risks a poor response rate, the Belfast Telegraph reports. Judith Thompson said the information campaign as it stands could result in thousands of victims missing out on the opportunity to

John Kelly looks at the merits of drawing up a modern slavery statement. Modern slavery significant problem in NI’… ‘PSNI receive 31 trafficking and modern slavery cases’… ‘People being kept as human slaves on a daily basis across Northe

Carson McDowell, led by Emma Cooper, partner in its Real Estate Team, has advised the Belfast Harbour Commissioners in the acquisition of the Obel Tower, Belfast from Marathon Asset Management. Carson McDowell continues to advise BHC with respect to the ongoing development of the harbour, having adv

The Scottish government has gained the support of Northern Ireland's law officer in its legal case with the UK government over Brexit. The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has argued Holyrood's Brexit legislation is consistent with the “constitutional framework of devolution” ahead of the

The Department of Justice has announced that AccessNI has become the first criminal history service in the UK to offer criminal check certificates digitally. AccessNI also remains the only UK service offering online applications for all types of checks.

Olivia O'Kane, partner at Belfast firm Carson McDowell, comments on yesterday's court ruling in favour of Sir Cliff Richard. Today’s ruling will have several major implications for future cases in this area of media law and it undoubtedly marks a shift toward enhanced privacy rights protection

Karen Bradley Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley has set out plans to legislate for key public appointments if the Northern Ireland Executive is not restored by the autumn.

Lady Hale The text of Lady Hale's speech delivered in Edinburgh in June has been published.

Leeanne Armstrong UK firm TLT has announced its expansion into employment law following the appointment of Leeanne Armstrong as a legal director in Belfast.

Graham Pierce Graham Pierce, partner at Worthingtons Solicitors in Belfast, writes on a recent court case clarifying the law on occupations versuses leases.

Margaret MacMillan Canadian historian Margaret MacMillan explores how the law and international agreements have attempted to address conflict in a programme broadcast by BBC Radio 4 this morning.

A man who was convicted of rape and indecent assault of a girl in the 1970s has had his convictions quashed in the Court of Appeal following a referral by the Criminal Cases Review Commission. The man was convicted of both offences in 2006, and had his appeal dismissed in 2008. Submitting that there

The projected cost of the independent inquiry into the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scandal has risen by up to a third. The Department of Finance said the inquiry, originally projected to cost £5 million, may now cost up to £6.7 million.