This blog article focuses on legal aid available for criminal matters, highlighting ongoing challenges like industrial action by criminal barristers in the Crown Court. It… Read More »Spotlight on access to justice in Northern Ireland
On 26 November, the Assembly discussed 16 Days of Activism, a global campaign against gender-based violence which highlights how violence against women endangers our societies… Read More »Can a human security approach improve policies on violence against women in Northern Ireland?
Every year, World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the state of mental health services globally. In Northern Ireland (NI), the intersection… Read More »From custody to community: mental health and criminal justice in Northern Ireland
In September 2021, Clare Bailey MLA introduced the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill to the Assembly. The Bill passed Second Stage on 12 October… Read More »Abortion and safe access zones
In 2016 a man called Lance Hart shot his wife Claire and daughter Charlotte outside a swimming pool in Lincolnshire, England, before turning his shotgun… Read More »Is coercive control a crime?
Last month, a new law came into force in England and Wales making upskirting a criminal offence. Upskirting involves taking a photo or… Read More »Keeping up with technology: Upskirting and the law in Northern Ireland
Mutual recognition and co-operation underpin many EU law provisions. This article looks at some of the legislative options for one particular provision following Brexit; the European Arrest Warrant (EAW).
Read More »European Arrest Warrant: What next for Northern Ireland post-Brexit?
The draft Programme for Government contains a commitment to running a pilot family drug and alcohol court in Northern Ireland. Such courts have been used in England for some time, but what are they and how effective have they been?
Read More »What are ‘Family, Drug and Alcohol Courts’ and are they effective?
The past seven days have seen significant developments in relation to EU referendum related action in the courts at both local and UK level. This article provides an update and reflects on how they relate to the overall withdrawal process.
Read More »The courts and the EU Referendum: a week of action
Rapid technological changes have caused the norms and methods of children’s sexual behaviour to evolve. Much screen-based media use now involves accessing interactive social networking sites such as Facebook and Snapchat. This access, particularly via personal devices, presents opportunities but also risks.
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