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MPs clash over Portadown parade ruling and 1990s violence legacy

Colum Eastwood recalls Drumcree dispute murders as DUP presses for sanctions against law-breaking politicians.

15 hrs ago

Lady Chief Justice issues new directions on Crown Court business distribution

5 days ago

Two men sentenced for raping intoxicated teenager in Dungannon car park

01 October 2026
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Northern Ireland Assembly votes to advance conversion practices ban

29 September 2026

Appeal dismissed against 16-year sentence for Crossmaglen GAA coach who abused 23 victims over 30 years

18 September 2026

Court of Appeal dismisses CCRC reference in McDevitt murder conviction challenge

11 September 2026
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Court of Appeal upholds four-year sentences for brothers who helped murderer escape justice after Ballymoney killing

04 August 2026
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Bangor man to stand trial in 2026 over sister's murder

06 July 2026
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Minister tells health leaders accountability for care failings rests with them

30 June 2026
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Portadown solicitor shortlisted for two Irish Law Awards

09 June 2026
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Armagh Solicitor Shortlisted for Two Irish Law Awards

08 June 2026
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Stephen McCullagh Given 31-Year Tariff for Murder of Natalie McNally

03 June 2026
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Stephen McCullagh Given 31-Year Minimum Term for Murder of Natalie McNally

03 June 2026

Northern Ireland Courts Publish Landmark Sentencing Compendium Covering 18 Categories of Offence

01 June 2026

High Court Rules PSNI Cannot Move Forward Police Bail Surrender Dates

26 May 2026

Man Whose Conviction Was Quashed Loses Victims' Payment Challenge

19 May 2026
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Court of Appeal Quashes Murder Conviction After Finding 'Catalogue' of Trial Irregularities

12 May 2026
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Retired Pastor Convicted Under Northern Ireland's Safe Access Zone Law After Hospital Protest

07 May 2026
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Court of Appeal upholds five-year sentence for Omagh domestic abuser but revises sentencing formula for future cases

24 March 2026
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Londonderry Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Pipe Bomb Offences After DNA Links Him to Three Attacks

13 March 2026
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Court of Appeal Orders Convicted Murderer Back to Prison After Unlawful Early Release Under Good Friday Agreement Scheme

12 March 2026
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Court of Appeal Orders Double Murderer Robert Clarke Back to Prison After Unlawful Release Under Good Friday Agreement Scheme

12 March 2026
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Court of Appeal Rules PSNI Prosecution of Anti-Islam Facebook Post Invalid Without DPP Consent

11 March 2026
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Court of Appeal Rules PSNI Prosecution of Anti-Islam Facebook Post Invalid Without DPP Consent

11 March 2026
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Murder Trial Continues as Judge Dismisses No Case to Answer Applications in Lyra McKee Killing

27 February 2026
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Stewarts Solicitors Expands to Six Locations via Acquisition

27 February 2026
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Nine Men Face Trial Over Lyra McKee Murder Night Riots as Judge Rules Key Evidence Admissible

27 February 2026
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