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Leaders call for zero-tolerance approach to racist and sectarian attacks in NI

Leaders call for zero-tolerance approach to racist and sectarian attacks in NI

Police figures show that racist hate crimes in Northern Ireland have reached record levels.

McGregor could use Lawrence appeal as ‘avatar’ to reduce legal bill, court told

Conor McGregor has paid the legal fees of his co-defendant in a civil case, James Lawrence.

Judge warns Roscommon teenagers to stay away from drugs

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Judge warns Roscommon teenagers to stay away from drugs

A local district court judge has warned Roscommon's teenagers not to become involved with drugs.

Father of murdered Cork student says judicial system 'works in favour of criminals'

Father of murdered Cork student says judicial system 'works in favour of criminals'

Justice Minister ‘surprised’ at lack of public register for criminal convictions

Justice Minister ‘surprised’ at lack of public register for criminal convictions

Conor McGregor could be cross examined over statement on key CCTV footage

Conor McGregor could be cross examined over statement on key CCTV footage

No evidence of police collusion in 1978 hotel bombing near Belfast, says ombudsman

No evidence of police collusion in 1978 hotel bombing near Belfast, says ombudsman

Harris: Garda families ‘sickened’ by McDonald’s positioning as police champion

Harris: Garda families ‘sickened’ by McDonald’s positioning as police champion

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Mr Harris made the remarks after Ms McDonald had heavily criticised Fine Gael’s handling of the justice portfolio.

Northern Ireland barristers strike over fees

Northern Ireland barristers strike over fees

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

Criminal barristers withdrew services on Monday over fee levels for work.

Domestic violence protection orders increase by 25% in five years – court report

Domestic violence protection orders increase by 25% in five years – court report

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

The court service annual report analyses trends across all court jurisdictions in Ireland.

Former finance minister Michael McGrath named as new EU Commissioner for Justice

Former finance minister Michael McGrath named as new EU Commissioner for Justice

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

The commissioner for justice is responsible for leading the EU’s efforts to tackle breaches of the rule of law by member states

Criminal law barristers stage third day of strike action this month

Criminal law barristers stage third day of strike action this month

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Protests are being staged at 11 courthouses around the country

Options drawn up to raise age of criminal responsibility in Northern Ireland

Options drawn up to raise age of criminal responsibility in Northern Ireland

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

The age at which criminal responsibility starts is currently 10 years old.

People shoving camera phones at gardaí while hurling abuse has to end, McEntee says

People shoving camera phones at gardaí while hurling abuse has to end, McEntee says

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Helen McEntee said the Government has increased the maximum sentence for attacks on officers from seven years to 12 because of the surge in assaults.

Criticisms of Sinn Féin’s law and order record are ‘diversionary politics’ – McDonald

Criticisms of Sinn Féin’s law and order record are ‘diversionary politics’ – McDonald

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

The Sinn Féin leader said she had no regrets tabling a motion of no confidence in Minister for Justice Helen McEntee