Book review: Steve Crawshaw looks at the historical development of international justice and the various challenges and crises it has faced, and continues to face

The magic of a winter World Cup can brighten the darkest days of the season in this part of the world

They came from far and wide to search the notorious Sednaya prison, seeking answers but finding only disappointment and desperation

USA, Germany and many other states actively transfer arms to Israel. They are violating their obligation to prevent genocide and are at risk of becoming complicit in the destruction of Palestine and its people

Human rights group urges Government to continue fighting Legacy Act legislation

The court investigates without favour, and may charge alleged war criminals from either side

Lay-offs are temporary, says executive director Stephen Bowen, as organisation hit by financial crisis and unable to meet wage bill for September

Human rights organisation pushes for EU to target Israeli firms facilitating West Bank settlements

Security forces targeted protesters who raided and set the parliament on fire

Forty-seven were charged over the holding of unofficial election primaries in 2020, with only 16 of them entering not-guilty pleas

Call from Amnesty International and Committee on the Administration of Justice follows revelations in case of Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney

O’Carroll and other members of the squad always denied the use of excessive force and rejected the nickname

More legal challenges are lodged by Troubles victims against controversial legislation

Bill provides immunity for those accused of conflict-related offences as long as they co-operate with a new truth recovery body

Phelan, who lives in Paris with his husband, Roland Bonello, was working for an Iranian tour operator when he was detained seven months ago on charges of spying

Review may favour reform of non-jury court rather than abolition

Government plans to equip gardaí with body-worn cameras would mean pervasive monitoring of the public without knowledge or consent

The frequency of deadly attacks on civilians by paramilitaries far outweighs unambiguous examples of unlawful killings by state forces

Takeover battle an ‘urgent reminder’ of need for Premier League to tighten ownership rules, as Sheikh Jassim bids for 100% of club

‘If we choose to close our doors in the private sector, and stay in our homes and studios, we only become more isolated’