The 9 at 9: Thursday
Nine things you really, really need to know by 9am: support for Fianna Fail and Labour is down, while Fine Gael and Sinn Fein bounce; the European Court of Human Rights issues a ruling on Ireland’s...
View ArticleThe 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Met Eireann says we should prepare for a white Christmas, while AA warns of 5 hour commutes; the Sun finds heroin in RTE and a cure for the common cough.
View ArticleGovernment approves preparation of "corporate manslaughter" bill
Bill paves the way for the introduction of criminal liability over workplace deaths and deaths arising from faulty products and services.
View ArticleCould a new Civil Law bill make us nicer people?
New legislation published by Alan Shatter will give legal protection to citizens acting as ‘Good Samaritans’.
View ArticleTeenagers should be given right to refuse treatment, says Law Reform Commission
Report published today recommends 16- and 17-year-olds are allowed to give their consent or refusal for medical treatment.
View ArticleChanges to missing person laws recommended
The Law Reform Commission has suggested a number of measures aimed at helping the families of people who go missing in Ireland.
View ArticleJudges should be able to specify minimum terms for murder, says law reform group
The Law Reform Commission also says that sentencing for drug and firearm offences should be reviewed.
View ArticleReport: Government needs to regulate home care services
A new report by the Law Reform Commission recommends that a register of professional home carers should be set up.
View ArticleNew bill will allow minor criminal records to be wiped
The Spent Convictions Bill will strike out some convictions if the person has not been convicted again within a certain period.
View ArticleExplainer: Who and what are Ireland's sheriffs?
As repossessions increase, Ireland’s sheriffs find themselves in the news more and more. Here’s all you need to know about them.
View ArticleReport recommends new laws on missing persons and the Disappeared
The report recommends legislation so that family left behind can apply to allow interim management of the missing person’s property.
View ArticleLRC report recommends non-Irish citizens for jury duty
The Law Reform Commission is also recommending that up to three additional jurors are selected for long-running trials.
View ArticleThe 9 at 9: Monday
Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Monday.
View ArticlePoll: Should non-Irish citizens be eligible for jury duty?
A report being launched today wants EU citizens and other long-term residents to be included in panels to sit on juries.
View ArticleFLAC says 'Jury Service' report should include deaf and blind people
While the report expressed concerns over interpreters being present for jury discussion, FLAC have said that deaf and blind people should still be able to take part in non-criminal trials.
View ArticleThe 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…
View ArticleReport: Judges should be able to impose minimum sentence for murder
The report also recommends the Parole Board should be established on an independent statutory basis.
View ArticlePanel chosen for October appeals court referendum
The vote will ask the public to decide on the existence of an Appeals Court between the High Court and the Supreme Court.
View ArticleColumn: Behind the veil – a new era has begun for family courts
The easing of the in camera rule in Irish family courts will see many social issues come to light – many of which may have been hidden behind from the public for generations, writes Katherine Irwin.
View ArticleOpinion: As the Pistorious trial returns to our TV screens, let's consider...
Would cameras in courtrooms encourage the public to engage with the justice system?
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