Northern Ireland

The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has identified failings in the RUC investigation into the Kingsmill massacre, one of the worst atrocities of the Troubles. A new report from Marie Anderson says that the investigative resources allocated to investigate the 1976 murder of 10 Protestant men we

Northern Ireland's employment legislation is set for its most significant update in 25 years. Economy minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald yesterday set out proposals to introduce a new Employment Bill supported by secondary legislation, statutory codes of practice and guidance.

A man's three convictions have been referred by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) to the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal after evidence suggested there was the use of torture or inhuman and degrading treatment to procure a confession. Patrick O'Neill was convicted in 1972 for possessing a

The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland has said it is developing new guidance for employers and service providers following a UK Supreme Court ruling on the definition of "woman" in British equality law. The UK's top court ruled earlier this month that the term "woman" as it appears in the Equ

Northern Ireland firm Millar McCall Wylie has launched a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, centred around having a sustained, positive impact on society. The 'MMW Impact' programme covers ongoing outreach in the areas of community, charity, environment and culture.

A public consultation has been launched on legislation to modernise and strengthen Northern Ireland's credit union sector. The Credit Union (Modernisation and Reform) Bill was "co-designed" by the Irish League of Credit Unions and the Ulster Federation of Credit Unions alongside the Department for t

The UK Supreme Court's ruling that the word "woman" in the Equality Act 2010 does not include transgender women will likely have an impact in Northern Ireland, despite that legislation only applying in Great Britain, Irish Legal News has been told.

Northern Ireland's justice minister has expressed confidence in the level of support provided to jurors after a man was diagnosed with PTSD following a murder trial. There have been calls for change following a BBC interview with Lee Thompson, who said he was deeply affected by the graphic footage s

Lewis Silkin has appointed Belfast-based partner Paul Gillen as its new global chair of diversity, equity and inclusion. Mr Gillen, who has spent over 12 years in HR management and over 15 years as an employment lawyer, will lead DEI initiatives across the firm's UK, Ireland and Hong Kong offices.

The Bar of Northern Ireland has said it is "resolute" in its support for American lawyers targeted by Donald Trump's administration. Legal bodies around the world have issued statements of solidarity with lawyers, law firms and the American Bar Association (ABA) in recent weeks.

Tech giant Meta is facing a lawsuit in the Northern Ireland courts over its alleged use of copyrighted material to train its generative AI model. Belfast firm KRW LAW has issued pre-action correspondence to Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd on behalf of author Richard O'Rawe, who alleges serious and ongoin

Five staff members at RP Crawford Solicitors are taking part in this year's Belfast City Marathon to raise money for a good cause. The firm is raising funds for the Children’s Cancer Unit Charity, an organisation providing vital care to young patients and their families.

Paul McLaughlin KC has been appointed as a judge of Northern Ireland's High Court. Mr Justice McLaughlin was sworn into office before Dame Siobhan Keegan, the Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, on Friday.

A public consultation is seeking views on plans to simplify and streamline Northern Ireland's sentencing framework for children. The Department of Justice has proposed to replace the current seven court-ordered community sentences with a new, single order.

Immigration solicitors in Northern Ireland have ended two months of industrial action following an agreement with the Department of Justice. Members of the Immigration Practitioners' Group (IPG) withdraw services at the beginning of February in a dispute over remuneration.