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Scotland

Judge-only sex offence hearings could compromise right to fair trial – lawyers

Proposals for judge-only sexual offence trials could compromise the right to a fair trial, a professional body representing Scottish solicitors has said. The Scottish Government released a consultation paper on improving the justice system ...

23 Aug 2022 at 19:00

Ireland

Taoiseach denies criminal justice system is collapsing as barristers strike

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has denied that the criminal justice system in Ireland is collapsing as barristers go on strike over fees. It follows The Bar of Ireland’s recommendation of a one-day withdrawal of service for criminal law ...

03 Oct 2023 at 15:20

Ireland

Criminal law barristers stage strike over fees

Criminal law practitioners have protested outside courts across the country as part of a nationwide strike over fees. It follows The Bar of Ireland’s recommendation of a one-day withdrawal of service for criminal law barristers....

03 Oct 2023 at 11:56

Ireland

Justice Department says assisted dying laws would need ‘significant’ safeguards

Any move to legislate for assisted dying would require protections and safeguards against inducement, incitement and pressure, the first public hearing of the joint committee on the matter has been told. The committee was ...

13 Jun 2023 at 14:02

Crime & Court

Man to face trial for alleged sexual offences against six victims in Donegal

A man charged has been sent forward for trial on six counts of sexual assault involving five alleged victims, and a further charge of attempted sexual assault of a child. The defendant cannot be named in order to protect ...

05 Dec 2024 at 15:33

Crime & Court

Man charged with paying for sex in Letterkenny

A man has been charged with paying for sex with a prostitute in Donegal. It is believed to be one of the first charges of its kind in Donegal since paying for sex became a criminal offence in March 2017. The case was ...

27 Feb 2025 at 08:33

Scotland

MSPs back Bill that would criminalise dog theft

MSPs have backed a Bill that would criminalise dog theft with penalties of up to five years in prison. Conservative MSP Maurice Golden brought the Dog Theft Bill (Scotland) to the Scottish Parliament on “behalf of ...

02 Oct 2025 at 17:24

Justice Minister warns industrial action over legal aid causing ‘serious damage’

Industrial action being taken by criminal barristers in Northern Ireland is causing “serious damage”, the Stormont Justice Minister has said. Naomi Long was speaking in the Assembly on Tuesday while criminal ...

11 Mar 2025 at 16:39

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