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Public consultation launched on enhanced legal protections for victims of domestic abuse

Justice Minister, Naomi Long, has launched a public consultation on enhanced legal protections for victims of domestic abuse. Ms Long said: “We know all too well that victims of domestic abuse can live in fear of their partner. For many home is not ...

07 Dec 2020 at 11:31

Northern Ireland

Former DUP leader Donaldson sent for trial over alleged historical sex offences

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been sent for trial over allegations of historical sex offences. A district judge at Newry Magistrates’ Court said he was satisfied that Donaldson, 61, and his wife and co-accused Lady Eleanor Donaldson, ...

03 Jul 2024 at 15:57

Northern Ireland

Criminal barristers set for extended withdrawal of services over payments

Criminal barristers in Northern Ireland are set to take part in an extended withdrawal of services over payments. The Criminal Bar Association agreed their members will withdraw from appearing in all legally aided crown court cases listed between ...

17 Dec 2024 at 16:42

Northern Ireland

Terminally-ill resident of defective flat complex calls for Stormont law change

A terminally-ill woman forced to leave her Belfast apartment due to a major structural defect has called on Stormont to extend a statutory time limit to enable residents to take a compensation claim. Last week, a legal bid by the owners of the ...

18 Mar 2024 at 10:52

Northern Ireland

Anti-abortion group to launch legal challenge to Northern Ireland legislation

A pro-life group is set to launch a legal challenge to legislation designed to enable the introduction of full abortion services in Northern Ireland. Abortion legislation in the region was liberalised in 2019 following laws passed by ...

07 Nov 2022 at 15:03

Northern Ireland

Defamation battle between Sir Van Morrison and former health minister settled

A long-running legal battle between former Stormont health minister Robin Swann and singer Sir Van Morrison has been settled. Mr Swann sued Sir Van for defamation after the singer branded him “very dangerous” over his handling of ...

06 Sept 2024 at 12:12

Northern Ireland

Three people remanded in custody following death of child in Co Tyrone

A man and two women have been remanded in custody over the death of a 23-month-old child in Co Tyrone. Tavia Da Costa is believed to have died on Sunday just weeks before her second birthday. Strabane Magistrates’ Court on ...

17 Oct 2024 at 17:37

Northern Ireland

Significant disruption at courts as barristers go on strike

There has been significant disruption to courts in Northern Ireland as only a limited number of cases were able to be held as a result of strike action. The Lady Chief Justice’s Office confirmed that court cases will be ...

17 Nov 2023 at 14:57

Local News

Criminal barristers vote to extend action in legal aid cases

Criminal barristers in Northern Ireland have voted to extend a boycott of legal aid-funded crown court cases for a further four weeks. The withdrawal of services is part of an ongoing dispute over fees. Members of the ...

29 Jan 2025 at 09:35

Northern Ireland

Justice Minister warns industrial action over legal aid causing ‘serious damage’

Industrial action being taken by criminal barristers in Northern Ireland is causing “serious damage”, the Stormont Justice Minister has said. Naomi Long was speaking in the Assembly on Tuesday while criminal ...

11 Mar 2025 at 16:39

Northern Ireland

Andrew Tate’s lawyer says posts about Sorcha Eastwood contained ‘no threat’

A lawyer representing influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate has said there was “no threat” referred to in social media posts from his clients about MP Sorcha Eastwood, other than in a “political sense”. ...

15 Jan 2025 at 20:59

Northern Ireland

Man in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother

A man has been remanded into custody after appearing in court in Newry charged with the murder of his father and attempted murder of his mother. Bobbie McKee, 69, was found dead in a house on ...

25 Mar 2024 at 12:30

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