All the updated news related to laws

All the news related to laws updated in real time

Found 75

forlaws

Order by:

Northern Ireland

Daithi, six, ribs Sunak over Ireland’s rugby win as he receives special award

A six-year-old boy awaiting a heart transplant ribbed Rishi Sunak about Ireland’s rugby win over England as the Prime Minister presented him with a special award to recognise his “outstanding” contribution to his community. Daithi Mac Gabhann and Mr ...

12 Apr 2023 at 11:11

Northern Ireland

Police braced for planned unrest by ‘hateful and divisive’ groups

Police remain braced for planned unrest by “hateful and divisive groups” as they monitor reports of at least 30 possible gatherings and threats against immigration law specialists. A list of solicitors’ firms and advice agencies has been shared in ...

07 Aug 2024 at 07:40

Northern Ireland

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 ...

03 Oct 2024 at 17:23

Local News

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 ...

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

Holyrood committee orders research to track EU law changes

A Holyrood committee has commissioned research to track changes in EU law. The Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee has asked Lisa Claire Whitten of Queen’s University Belfast to carry out the work – which will ...

21 Apr 2023 at 10:25

Northern Ireland

Muckamore public inquiry chair says he hopes all witnesses will make statements

The chair of the public inquiry into allegations of abuse of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital in Co Antrim has said he hopes all witnesses will agree to give statements. Tom Kark KC made the remarks as he explained why he was ...

23 Nov 2022 at 12:50

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Years
2025

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.