ECHR to examine case of Irishman Oisín Osborn, shot dead by Hamburg police in May 2019
Osborn family believe killing of son resulted from excessive police force
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Consequences of making AI central to legal decision-making ‘terrifying’, says human rights commissioner
Public acceptance of court outcomes depends on humans deciding them, Attorney General says
Every child who experienced sexual abuse in schools should be compensated
Redress is owed to those people now; it has been owed to them for over 10 years already. It need not and should not wait until the completion of any Commission of Investigation Report
The Irish Times view on the Defamation Bill: a long overdue reform
The Bill goes some considerable way towards addressing unacceptable restrictions on journalistic inquiry
Russia committed multiple human rights violations in Crimea, European court finds
Separate court issues arrest warrants for former Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu and leading army general Valery Gerasimov
Judge queries Irish courts’ engagement with European human rights convention
Irish courts ‘will not creatively extend or amend existing legislation’, says Ms Justice Síofra O’Leary
Supreme Court hearings to be broadcast this year but extension to other courts ruled out
Chief Justice says Four Courts building is ‘beyond bursting point’ at event to mark centenary of independence of courts
Knee-jerk nationalist rejection of the ECHR by the UK would set a terrible example for autocracies
It has nothing to do with the EU, a fact many Tories seem to have overlooked
Human Rights: The Case for the Defence by Shami Chakrabarti – An ideal introduction to the subject
Chakrabarti has an enviable writing style, her fluency matching her bewitching speaking skills
‘As I opened our bedroom door, there was a neighbour going past. She had blood on her hands’
Sisters recall murder of father Terry McDaid in their home in Belfast in 1988. His case is one of 36 inquests halted by UK government’s controversial Legacy Act
More days of ‘extreme heat stress’ are wake-up call for climate targets - Soc Dems
Heat-related mortality has increased by around 30 per cent in past 20 years, EU report found
Court of Appeal judge elected as Ireland’s judge on European Court of Human Rights
Ms Justice Úna Ní Raifeartaigh will take up role on the Strasbourg-based court later this year
Why landmark climate case verdict from ECHR has big implications for Ireland
As the second biggest carbon emitter in the EU on a per capita basis and unlikely to meet its first legally binding five-year carbon budget, Ireland is likely to be in the dock for years to come for not doing enough
Weak government climate policies ‘violate fundamental human rights’, European Court of Human Rights rules
Swiss authorities ‘did not act in time to come up with a good enough strategy to cut emissions’
Police find new Guildford pub bombing evidence but say they will not investigate
Family of soldier killed in bombing told Legacy Act will force investigation to end despite ‘viable line of inquiry’
Ireland has a chance to influence the world’s response to the climate emergency
A lot of attention has focused on legal proceedings in the ICJ regarding South Africa’s accusation of genocide against Israel. But the ICJ is also considering a critical legal opinion on climate
Two judges, law professor Ireland’s candidates for next European Court of Human Rights position
One of three candidates approved by Government will be elected by Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly
Legacy inquests being ‘sabotaged’ by lack of resources, lawyer representing Troubles bereaved says
Patricia Coyle says it is ‘scandalous’ UK ministry of defence appears to be ‘deliberately under-resourcing a particular job’
Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan may put UK in breach of legal obligations, ECHR president says
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has made ‘stopping boats’ of asylum seekers a key pledge to British public
Irish Government lodges case against UK in European Court of Human Rights
Case lodged over UK’s controversial legislation to deal with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland
Tory rebellion melts away as Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan wins crucial House of Commons vote
Failed rebellion was third time in a year that supposed revolt by right wingers against British prime minister’s leadership failed to materialise
Child sex abuse survivor challenges his exclusion from State compensation scheme
Man, sexually abused by Christian Brother, excluded from scheme because he did not initiate damages claim in time
UK writes to Irish Government to formally register regret at Troubles legacy legal case
Northern Secretary questions move to challenge contentious UK legislation in European Court of Human Rights
Donald Tusk promises to restore Poland to ‘its rightful place’
New prime minister signals warmer relationship with European Union and ‘full mobilisation’ for Ukraine
Ireland must ‘urgently’ decide whether to challenge Troubles legacy law before court deadline
Government says legal advice it received from Attorney General is ‘essential contribution to our consideration of next steps’
Decision on ECHR legacy challenge soon, says Tánaiste
The Government has noted the total opposition from all of Northern Ireland’s political parties and victims’ groups to the legislation
Taking the UK to court might be awkward but it’s the right thing to do morally
A legal challenge to the British government’s new laws to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles is underway - but it shouldn’t be left to families
Why is the Irish Government opposing a landmark case by young climate campaigners?
Six Portuguese campaigners claim their human rights are being violated by climate inaction. Ireland is vigorously contesting their claims
Seven-judge Supreme Court hears appeal by alleged dissident republican against extradition to UK
Seán Walsh (56) is wanted in Northern Ireland to face charges of IRA membership stemming from a 2020 police surveillance operation
Relatives of Belturbet bombing urge Government to take interstate case against UK over Troubles legacy Bill
Families’ solicitor warns new British legislation could be used to ‘shut down cases in the South’
Young people’s court case in Europe seeks to force countries to make deeper emissions cuts
European Court of Human Rights to hear case brought by six Portuguese litigants aged 11 to 26
Climate change: Six young people take 32 European countries to court in landmark case
Portuguese applicants’ case, supported by Galway-based Global Legal Action Network, argues climate change threatens rights to life and physical and mental wellbeing
Varadkar seeks to discuss ‘profoundly wrong’ UK legacy bill with Biden at UN
More legal challenges are lodged by Troubles victims against controversial legislation
Legal challenge lodged in Belfast against Troubles legacy bill
Judicial review proceedings launched on behalf of six bereaved families against contentious legislation
Controversial Northern Ireland legacy Bill to become law after final Westminster vote
MPs in the Commons voted by 288 to 205 to reject amendments introduced in the House of Lords
Ireland did not breach human rights of asylum seekers by denying child benefit, court finds
Two mothers from Nigeria and Afghanistan took case to Strasbourg after failure in Supreme Court in 2019
Banning or limiting access to abortion is about ‘judging and controlling women’, says US lawyer
A review published this week found abortion services in some counties ‘untenable’ and recommended sweeping changes, including ending the mandatory three-day waiting period
European ruling could prevent Revenue publishing quarterly list of tax defaulters
Tánaiste says judgment is being examined following complaint over ‘shaming’ by Hungarian businessman who made €1.2 million settlement
Minister for Finance challenges non-bank lenders over high mortgage interest rates
Seen & heard: Ulster Bank’s soured loans; threat to Revenue ‘name and shame’ policy; and slump in AirBnB listings in Irish cities
‘Human cost’ must be factored into school sexual abuse redress scheme, group says
Call for religious orders to be involved in compensation payments to survivors
Irish president of European Court of Human Rights warns of budget shortage
Dubliner Síofra O’Leary has asked member states to increase funding
Human rights and rule of law ‘under increasing threat’ across Europe, Chief Justice says
Incoming Irish president of European Court of Human Rights says judicial protection model of human rights ‘under greater stress than ever before’
European Court of Human Rights delegation visits Dublin
Ms Justice Síofra O’Leary among senior members of court
Alexei Navalny loses appeal against nine-year prison sentence
Russian opposition leader attacks ‘stupid war . . . built on lies’ in address to court
Ireland to use Council of Europe presidency to push to hold Russia accountable on war
Coveney to push body on pursuing Kremlin for ‘crime of aggression’ over Ukraine war
Print media operating in ‘increasingly difficult environment’ – Minister
Helen McEntee tells Dáil she is committed to reforming defamation law
Turkish opposition vows to overturn Gezi protesters’ jail sentences
Philanthropist Osman Kavala jailed for life without parole over 2013 demonstrations
Oireachtas surrogacy committee suspended after Senator accused of being ‘disrespectful’
Senator Sharon Keogan claims surrogacy is ‘harmful, exploitative and unethical’
How Clare Daly and Mick Wallace became stars of authoritarian state media
A new Irish Times investigation shows the MEPs’ outsized profile in regime-controlled media
Far-right presidential candidate Le Pen promises ‘referendum revolution’
If she wins the presidential run-off on April 24th the status of 5.2m foreigners living in France will be threatened
Breda O’Brien: World still struggles to accept people with Down syndrome
Two cases before ECHR challenge idea of fast progress embracing genetic diversity
Provision of Traveller housing must be ‘accelerated’, Council of Europe body warns
European Committee of Social Rights says State has yet to fully address findings against it
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s defamation laws: Inching towards essential reform
Huge awards seen by media groups as threats to freedom of the press and to financial viability
Case over 1990 shooting of two IRA men dismissed by ECHR
Mr McCaughey (23) and Mr Grew (37) died in 1990 near Loughall, Co Armagh
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