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Former UK Supreme Court President on leaving the #ECHR:

“It would be a disaster for Europe… it’s one of the greatest achievements of European civilisation since the Second World War. The Convention put into language the rights everybody ought to have.”

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Baroness Hale warns against ECHR withdrawal
Former Supreme Court President Baroness Hale delivered a powerful defence of the European Convention on Human Rights in the latest episode of a podcast hosted by Baroness Chakrabarti, warning that lea...
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A lawyer who hurled his shoe at India’s chief justice has been suspended from practice.
And finally… instant karma
A lawyer who hurled his shoe at India’s chief justice has been suspended from practice.
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The European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe have strongly reaffirmed their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, in all cases and in all circumstances.
Europe unites against the death penalty
The European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe have strongly reaffirmed their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, in all cases and in all circumstances.
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The PSNI’s chief constable called for transparency on the deadly 1994 RAF Chinook crash amid growing calls for a judge-led public inquiry.
PSNI chief constable calls for transparency on 1994 RAF Chinook crash
The PSNI’s chief constable called for transparency on the deadly 1994 RAF Chinook crash amid growing calls for a judge-led public inquiry.
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William Fry was named FinTech Professional Advisor or Team of the Year at last night’s prestigious National FinTech Awards 2025 at the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin.
William Fry recognised at FinTech awards
William Fry was named FinTech Professional Advisor or Team of the Year at last night’s prestigious National FinTech Awards 2025 at the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin.
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A&L Goodbody delivered over 41,100 pro bono hours in the past three years, with 80 per cent of the firm’s lawyers participating in pro bono work, according to a new report.
A&L Goodbody records over 41,000 pro bono hours in three years
A&L Goodbody delivered over 41,100 pro bono hours in the past three years, with 80 per cent of the firm’s lawyers participating in pro bono work, according to a new report.
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Northern Ireland firm Wilson Nesbitt has named Assisi Animal Sanctuary as its new charity of the year.
Wilson Nesbitt partners with Assisi Animal Sanctuary
Northern Ireland firm Wilson Nesbitt has named Assisi Animal Sanctuary as its new charity of the year.
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The majority of Irish businesses are not fully prepared for pensions auto-enrolment, a survey by Mason Hayes & Curran has found. @mhc.ie
Mason Hayes & Curran: Irish businesses unprepared for pensions auto-enrolment
The majority of Irish businesses are not fully prepared for pensions auto-enrolment, a survey by Mason Hayes & Curran has found.
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Upcoming equality legislation should extend protection from discrimination to cover socio-economic status, an Oireachtas committee has recommended.
Oireachtas committee backs inclusion of socio-economic discrimination in equality bill
Upcoming equality legislation should extend protection from discrimination to cover socio-economic status, an Oireachtas committee has recommended.
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Dr Liam O’Driscoll highlights the need for EU-wide reform following a CJEU ruling on an Irish case concerning the compensation of victims of crime for pain and suffering.
Opinion: Crime victims’ right to compensation requires reform following welcome CJEU ruling
Dr Liam O’Driscoll highlights the need for EU-wide reform following a CJEU ruling on an Irish case concerning the compensation of victims of crime for pain and suffering.
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Italy did not violate Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights by removing a woman from the birth certificate of a child born in Italy to same-sex parents by means of assisted reproduction abroad, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled.
ECtHR: No breach of Article 8 where Italy annulled birth certificate naming same-sex parents
Italy did not violate Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights by removing a woman from the birth certificate of a child born in Italy to same-sex parents by means of assisted reproduction abroad, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled.
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Specialist employment law firm Littler has hired Ailbhe Marsh as an associate in its Dublin office to advise on all contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
Littler recruits Ailbhe Marsh to Dublin office
Specialist employment law firm Littler has hired Ailbhe Marsh as an associate in its Dublin office to advise on all contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
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Up to 1,200 Italians born in Rome appear to have misidentified themselves as Roma in Scotland’s latest census, according to statisticians.
And finally… Roman holiday
Up to 1,200 Italians born in Rome appear to have misidentified themselves as Roma in Scotland’s latest census, according to statisticians.
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A US-based company which added images scraped from the internet to a global facial recognition database has lost an appeal in relation to a £7.5 million fine imposed by the UK’s information commissioner.
UK data watchdog wins appeal over facial recognition company
A US-based company which added images scraped from the internet to a global facial recognition database has lost an appeal in relation to a £7.5 million fine imposed by the UK’s information commissioner.
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An environmental group has been granted leave for judicial review of a decision to grant planning permission for the proposed expansion of an alumina refinery in Co Limerick.
Leave granted for judicial review of Limerick alumina refinery decision
An environmental group has been granted leave for judicial review of a decision to grant planning permission for the proposed expansion of an alumina refinery in Co Limerick.
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Former UK Supreme Court president Baroness Hale delivered a powerful defence of the European Convention on Human Rights in the latest episode of a podcast hosted by Baroness Chakrabarti, warning that leaving it would be “a disaster for Europe” and “wrong in so many ways”.
Former UK Supreme Court president warns against ECHR withdrawal
Former UK Supreme Court president Baroness Hale delivered a powerful defence of the European Convention on Human Rights in the latest episode of a podcast hosted by Baroness Chakrabarti, warning that leaving it would be “a disaster for Europe” and “wrong in so many ways”.
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Northern Ireland’s justice minister, Naomi Long, has condemned a “mob” of masked protesters who staged a demonstration outside of her home yesterday evening.
Naomi Long condemns masked mob outside family home
Northern Ireland’s justice minister, Naomi Long, has condemned a “mob” of masked protesters who staged a demonstration outside of her home yesterday evening.
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Upcoming legislation must “finally provide a workable framework for assisted human reproduction”, an Oireachtas committee has said.
Health committee makes 18 recommendations on assisted human reproduction bill
Upcoming legislation must “finally provide a workable framework for assisted human reproduction”, an Oireachtas committee has said.
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A&L Goodbody LLP has appointed Trevor Glavey as a partner in the firm’s tax practice.
A&L Goodbody welcomes tax partner Trevor Glavey
A&L Goodbody LLP has appointed Trevor Glavey as a partner in the firm’s tax practice.
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Barristers should not be identified with their clients, the Bar Council has reaffirmed following criticism aimed at presidential candidate Catherine Connolly.
Bar comes to defence of Catherine Connolly in cab-rank row
Barristers should not be identified with their clients, the Bar Council has reaffirmed following criticism aimed at presidential candidate Catherine Connolly.
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Government plans for the “full restoration” of criminal legal aid fees in 2026 have been warmly welcomed by the Law Society and the Bar.
‘Full restoration’ of criminal legal aid fees in 2026
Government plans for the “full restoration” of criminal legal aid fees in 2026 have been warmly welcomed by the Law Society and the Bar.
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The High Court has refused leave to renew a plenary summons in a case which alleged that the HSE failed to protect the plaintiff from sexual and physical abuse as a child.
High Court: Application for leave to renew summons in case alleging HSE negligence refused
The High Court has refused leave to renew a plenary summons in a case which alleged that the HSE failed to protect the plaintiff from sexual and physical abuse as a child.
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Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is recruiting for the position of Senior Solicitor.
Senior Solicitor - Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Find the latest vacancies across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.
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Mysterious objects which violated Lithuanian airspace and delayed flights for hours turned out to be balloons carrying thousands of packs of cigarettes.
And finally… up in smoke
Mysterious objects which violated Lithuanian airspace and delayed flights for hours turned out to be balloons carrying thousands of packs of cigarettes.
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Twenty-six barristers have been formally called to the Inner Bar in ceremonies held at the Supreme Court today and yesterday.
Barristers formally called to the Inner Bar
Twenty-six barristers have been formally called to the Inner Bar in ceremonies held at the Supreme Court today and yesterday.
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