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Unionist Parties Block Bid to Raise Child Arrest Age to 14

UUP and DUP use Stormont's Petition of Concern mechanism to defeat amendment to Justice Bill aimed at raising arrest age for children.

18 June 2026
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Belfast man admits murdering pregnant partner in Donaghadee

11 June 2026
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Life Sentence for Man Who Murdered Pregnant Partner in Donaghadee

05 June 2026
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Stephen McCullagh sentenced to 31 years for murder of pregnant Natalie McNally

04 June 2026
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Courts: Murderer jailed for 31 years as cases range from church burglary to careless driving

03 June 2026
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Stephen McCullagh sentenced to 31 years for murder of pregnant partner Natalie McNally

03 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
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Courts: Life sentence prisoner jailed again as two knife robbers and domestic abuser are sentenced

29 May 2026
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Four sentenced over Ballymoney murder of Steven Peck

29 May 2026
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Northern Ireland courts hand down sentences in multiple cases

24 May 2026
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Courts: Killer defies judge as shopping centre attacker jailed

15 May 2026
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Woman in 60s Arrested and Released in 2008 Tyrone Man's Murder Probe

15 May 2026
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Grandfather of Maguiresbridge shooting victims receives suspended sentence for firearms breach

13 May 2026
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Stephen McCullagh Convicted of Murdering Pregnant Natalie McNally in Lurgan

26 March 2026
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Courts: Convicted killer jailed for absconding, and a Portrush man charged with attacking neighbour's dog

24 March 2026
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Convicted Murderer James Meehan Jailed for Absconding from Prison Day Release

24 March 2026
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Adams Civil Case Ends Without Ruling as Victims Cite Costs; Former IRA Man Calls for Victim Support

23 March 2026
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NI Assembly Debates Criminal Justice Bill, Energy Crisis and Middle East Conflict at Stormont

16 March 2026
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NI Politician Joins 50th Anniversary Tribute to London Tube Driver Killed Stopping IRA Bomber

15 March 2026
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New Plaque Unveiled in Dungannon for 1976 Hillcrest Bar Bomb Victims

15 March 2026
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High Court Delays Judicial Reviews for Four Troubles Victims' Families Pending Supreme Court Ruling

12 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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Newtownabbey man receives sentence for domestic abuse involving threatening message

04 March 2026
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Northern Ireland Assembly Tables Sentencing Bill Raising Road Death Penalties

04 March 2026
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