Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) has announced a review of education and training provision for prisoners in separated accommodation in Northern Ireland. The review follows the recommendations contained in the Fresh Start Panel Report and the Northern Ireland Executive's commitment in the

MKB Law recently acted for a client in a successful appeal from the Lands Tribunal to the Court of Appeal. Jonathan Jackson, solicitor with carriage of this matter before the Lands Tribunal and the Court of Appeal, provides an overview of the legal issues at stake and the potential legal implication

The sister of a 15-year-old boy who was killed by a soldier in 1972 has been granted an order quashing the decision of the Director of Public Prosecutions not to prosecute the soldier who shot him. Daniel Hegarty “posed no threat to anyone” when he was shot twice in the head without warning, and

A legal challenge aimed at forcing the UK government to clarify the circumstances in which a border poll would be held in Northern Ireland is set for its first full hearing before the High Court in Belfast tomorrow. Ciaran O'Hare of McIvor Farrell Solicitors is representing victims' rights campaigne

A former soldier who has been indicted on two counts for his involvement in the killing of an unarmed man who was running away from soldiers in 1974 has had his application to stay his prosecution refused in Belfast Crown Court. Satisfied that a fair trial would be possible, Mr Justice Colton reject

Tanya Jones The deputy leader of the Green Party in Northern Ireland has announced her planned resignation to study environmental law at the University of Dundee.

Barristers in Northern Ireland have heard plans for a new Business and Property Hub to be opened in the High Court in September 2018. Members of the Commercial Bar Association (CBA) gathered at the Inn of Court to hear Lord Chief Justice, Sir Declan Morgan set out the proposals.

Over 100 young members of The Bar of Northern Ireland gathered at the Inn of Court for the Young Bar Association's (YBA) annual conference, themed around "Delivering Excellence at the Young Bar".

Belfast solicitors bested their colleagues from Dublin and Liverpool at the Belfast Solicitors' Association (BSA) annual golf day yesterday.

Northern Ireland's Department of Justice has announced the launch of a new Business Crime Partnership (BCP) to tackle criminality affecting the local commercial sector. An action plan has been drawn up by the Department, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), the Northern Ireland Policing Bo

A book in braille produced by prisoners in Maghaberry Prison chronicling the history of the Ulster Division has been presented to the Somme Museum in Newtownards. A group of prisoners spent the past year typing the book, The History of the Ulster Division, in the prison's braille unit.

Pictured (l-r): Michael Neill and Julian Yarr Corporate law firm A&L Goodbody has announced the appointment of Michael Neill as head of its Belfast office.

Pictured (l-r): Brian Shanks, Sian Wells and Hannah Simpson Belfast-based legal firm Wilson Nesbitt put its best feet forward in the Belfast Marathon to raise funds for Simon Community NI.

The Belfast Solicitors' Association (BSA) has announced a twist in the run-up to their annual golf day, sponsored by Traction Finance.

Members of The Bar of Northern Ireland have handed a £70,000 cheque to Belfast homelessness charity the Welcome Organisation.