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Drug dealing taking place in multiple hospitals, says policing board chief

Drug dealing appears to be taking place at multiple hospitals in Northern Ireland, the chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board has said. Mukesh Sharma said drug dealing started off in the emergency department of a single hospital and now “seems ...

03 Oct 2024 at 17:23

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Conference to examine new legacy laws postponed amid planned protests

A conference examining new laws to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles has been postponed following plans for a public protest at the event. Former Lord Chief Justice Sir Declan Morgan, who is the head of a new body tasked with ...

26 Sept 2023 at 12:30

Northern Ireland

Introducing ‘Charlotte’s Law’ will be priority for Justice Minister Naomi Long

A new law for tougher sentences for killers who refuse to disclose the location of their victims’ remains is set to be a priority for Justice Minister Naomi Long. The proposed Charlotte’s Law is named for murder victim Charlotte Murray, 34, ...

19 Feb 2024 at 09:51

Northern Ireland

Law to encourage killers to reveal location of victims’ remains set for Stormont

A new law to encourage killers to reveal the location of their victims’ remains is set to be introduced during this Stormont mandate. The proposed Charlotte’s Law is named after murder victim Charlotte Murray, 34, from Co Tyrone, whose ...

27 Sept 2024 at 11:12

Northern Ireland

Dee Stitt remanded in custody accused of inciting hatred in Facebook post

Prominent Northern Ireland loyalist David ‘Dee’ Stitt has been refused bail after appearing in court charged with publishing material with the intent of stirring up hatred. Stitt, 53, from Bangor, was arrested at Belfast City Airport ...

23 Aug 2024 at 14:23

Northern Ireland

Government was warned NI abortion laws could infringe human rights

The Government was warned in 1992 that abortion laws in Northern Ireland may constitute an infringement of human rights, declassified papers have revealed. However, it was also said that any attempt to repeal or clarify the laws ...

29 Dec 2022 at 11:00

Northern Ireland

Government moves to introduce NI organ donation law at Westminster

The Government has moved to pass a stalled organ donation law for Northern Ireland at Westminster. The political impasse at Stormont means local Assembly members have been unable to convene to pass the regulations required to ...

20 Feb 2023 at 09:59

Northern Ireland

Stormont parties urged to work together to pass regulations for Daithi’s Law

Stormont parties have been urged to work together to pass the necessary regulations in order for a stalled organ donation law to be implemented in Northern Ireland. However, DUP MLA Gordon Lyons contended that a recall of ...

13 Feb 2023 at 16:45

Northern Ireland

Conference to examine new legacy laws postponed amid planned protests

26 Sept 2023 at 12:06

Northern Ireland

Daithi’s Law campaigner says he will continue fight after MBE honour

An organ donation campaigner has said he will continue to call for children to be signed up as donors, as his son’s six-year wait for a new heart goes on. Mairtin Mac Gabhann, who has been campaigning for changes to ...

06 Nov 2024 at 16:26

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Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council urges residents to abide by new dog control restrictions on beaches

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is urging dog owners to comply with new beach restrictions that are set to be implemented over the summer months. From June 1 to September 15, there are restrictions in ...

31 May 2024 at 11:50

Northern Ireland

Colonel Tim Collins backs legacy laws: ‘Northern Ireland needs to move on’

Retired Colonel Tim Collins, who is to stand as a candidate for the Ulster Unionist Party in the next general election, has said he backs controversial new legacy laws because Northern Ireland has to move on. ...

25 Jan 2024 at 08:29

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