To sign, or not to sign? Presidents, Bills and the Supreme Court
President Higgins’s decision not to refer the International Protection Bill for judicial review may not prevent a legal challenge to its constitutional validity once it is enacted
Care After Prison: a vital support platform for ex-inmates
While serving a life sentence, Stephen Doyle founded the charity in a bid to help others
EU court refers alcohol pricing law back to national court
Court of Justice of EU considered legislation would significantly restrict market
Maurice Gaffney SC: A life in law
At almost 100 years old, Maurice Gaffney SC still works at the Bar and says he would be ‘lost without it’
High Court abortion judgment in North is reflection of changing attitudes
Judge’s ruling adds momentum to recognition of women’s reproductive autonomy
Heard the one about EU law and Irish minimum alcohol prices?
European Court of Justice ruling in Scottish case has implications for Ireland
Beware the dangers of restorative justice
It is a potent tool to empower victims but needs to be managed carefully
Legal body seeks views on enforcement and corporate offences
Law Reform Commission wants to know what people think of reforms in crucial area
Conor McGregor privacy case could make for tough legal battle
Ireland has strong privacy laws but famous people can face fight to assert their rights
‘Making A Murderer’ film-makers reveal background to series
The film school graduates tell what compelled them to make the hit show
‘Making A Murderer’: How safe is our criminal justice system?
Netflix show is making people assess Ireland’s record on miscarriages of justice
Hunger striker turned lawyer in long-time fight for social justice
Michael Farrell earned his stripes in the bad old days of the Troubles before taking on human rights cases in the Republic
Care needed with whistleblower legislation
As the Act is designed to protect employees, companies must proceed with caution
In court this term: TDs, bankers, and an entire Dáil committee
Several significant cases are listed to be heard, including two taken by businessman Denis O’Brien and a personal injuries action by the husband of Savita Halappanavar
Minister to review four-year wait on divorce requirement
Frances Fitzgerald indicates time has come to assess whether reduction in term required
Law must be updated to protect vulnerable surviving spouses
Intestacy provision must be reformed to safeguard security of those left behind
With rise of machines what is future for professions?
Machines have already begun to carry out legal tasks and will do so increasingly
A family mediation service that works but has yet to be approved by courts
WIT’s pilot Family Justice Mediation gets couples to agree in the short term, preventing much suffering
The constitutional stance on religious education
The Constitution and European Convention on Human Rights have different parameters
Irish Refugee Council and law firm join forces to assist asylum seekers
NGOs and the business community can work together for the common good
Should we legalise or decriminalise cannabis?
‘As a psychiatrist, I see the clear negative effects of cannabis on mental health every single week in my clinical work’
Long-overdue analysis of Ireland’s complex damages law
‘Invaluable’ book provides an accessible, detailed and up-to-date guide
Students aim to use Innocence Project to help young Kenyan
Ben-Hadad Kimani was convicted of murder, but many believe he is innocent
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