Retired pastor denies illegal protest at abortion safe access zone in Coleraine
Clive Johnston disputes the charges on a devolution point and under the European Convention on Human Rights
European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR)
Case involving Gript, X and the State is grist to the conspiracy theorist mill
If a search warrant had been executed against the Gript office then it would have known about it; but an order to an internet firm demanding private messages is invisible
‘The adults are back in the room in London’: how far will Starmer’s reset of UK-EU relations go?
New Labour government could open door to future talks with EU on defence, trade checks and youth movement, but it will have to face down the right-wing domestic press
Why the Garda watchdog is now under fire over surveillance on journalists’ phones
Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission accessed journalists’ phone records as part of investigations into gardaí, though journalists not accused of any wrongdoing
Being favourite in opinion polls makes Barry Andrews nervous
The Dublin MEP says he will have to fight to retain his seat despite being seen as the frontrunner
Judge queries Irish courts’ engagement with European human rights convention
Irish courts ‘will not creatively extend or amend existing legislation’, says Ms Justice Síofra O’Leary
Human Rights: The Case for the Defence by Shami Chakrabarti – An ideal introduction to the subject
Chakrabarti has an enviable writing style, her fluency matching her bewitching speaking skills
State impunity for British security forces was ‘widespread and systematic’
Norwegian human rights organisation says state forces have to be held to a higher standard than paramilitaries
Harris holds first call with Sunak as Taoiseach but Troubles Legacy Act not discussed
Leaders of both countries hold ‘very good call’ before Taoiseach spoke to North’s First Minister and Deputy First Minister
Weak government climate policies ‘violate fundamental human rights’, European Court of Human Rights rules
Swiss authorities ‘did not act in time to come up with a good enough strategy to cut emissions’
Legacy Act: This judgment is not the end, but it could be the beginning of it
‘My husband is entitled to truth and justice, and that is the last and only thing I can give him,’ says Martina Dillon
Legacy Act: Immunity for Troubles-era killings breaches human rights law - judge
Victims of the Troubles took judicial review against UK government legislation and welcome review’s findings
Court of Appeal dismisses ‘misconceived’ CCTV arguments
Justice John Edwards says the court does not believe any of Philip Dunbar’s rights were breached by using CCTV footage in his murder trial
British repudiation of the European human rights convention could blow a hole in the Belfast Agreement
Dublin is, as yet, reluctant to be seen to enter the highly political immigration debate. But it may have to
Cleverly plays down importance of Braverman’s ‘dream’ Rwanda deal
Britain’s new home secretary comes under pressure from Conservative backbenchers as Tories limber up for another internal battle over migration
Taking the UK to court might be awkward but it’s the right thing to do morally
A legal challenge to the British government’s new laws to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles is underway - but it shouldn’t be left to families
Troubles legacy Bill: Legal expert would be ‘astonished’ if amnesty provision deemed lawful
Republic has ‘two very strong legal arguments’ to present in Europe if taking inter-state case against British government
More than half of Troubles inquests outstanding as time runs out amid controversial British legacy plan
‘Vast majority’ will not be heard before cut-off date set as part of the UK government’s legacy legislation, says families’ solicitor
Christy Moore hopes for ‘peace of mind’ for Stardust families as he reads tribute to victim
Singer says the ‘terrible loss’ 45 families had suffered in 1981 had been compounded by the way they had been treated since
Stardust: How the Northern Ireland inquest model provides template for families seeking justice
Coronial process was used for Hillsborough and Ballymurphy inquests
European ruling could prevent Revenue publishing quarterly list of tax defaulters
Tánaiste says judgment is being examined following complaint over ‘shaming’ by Hungarian businessman who made €1.2 million settlement
Only human rights-based inquiry will properly answer questions about treatment of elderly during Covid
Government seem unlikely to adopt such an approach; human rights and care organisations have written to the IHREC asking it to intervene
Newton Emerson: Stormont’s voting system is almost certainly unlawful
Introduction of a Stormont Brake opens a door to pursue wider reform of community designation
Ugandan asylum seeker wants Irish court to prevent return to UK due to Rwanda policy
UK cannot be deemed a safe third country due to relocation scheme, says applicant
Logan Jackson given approval to move from Limerick prison to UK jail
Tracey Tully, mother of boxer killed by Jackson in unprovoked attack, says she is ‘sick to my stomach’ at decision by Simon Harris
A Small Town in Ukraine: Fascinating mapping of history and bloodshed around a geopolitical fault line
Bernard Wasserstein’s book is a masterpiece of historical research, a biography of a European village which works as a prism through which to understand forces that affected mostly humble people
Judge welcomes ‘impressive’ progress on surrogacy legislation while urging speed
Egan family, which is seeking recognition of international surrogacy arrangements, does not have ‘luxury of time’ as Mr Egan is undergoing cancer treatment
Troubles legacy Bill causes ‘distress and anxiety’ among victims and families
Council of Europe official warns of ‘deep scepticism’ about London’s motivation for law due next year
Human rights and rule of law ‘under increasing threat’ across Europe, Chief Justice says
Incoming Irish president of European Court of Human Rights says judicial protection model of human rights ‘under greater stress than ever before’
European Court of Human Rights delegation visits Dublin
Ms Justice Síofra O’Leary among senior members of court
Council of Europe urges UK to change Troubles-era amnesty Bill
International body warns proposals could block justice over killings where state involvement is suspected
Man challenges ‘blanket’ Garda policy of refusing station bail for any domestic violence charge
Man spent one night in custody after being charged with breach of interim barring order
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