Justice
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Fighting human trafficking
Stormont has the opportunity to strengthen its laws against human trafficking. Peter Cheney sums up the debate on how to…
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Civil legal aid plans spark dispute
The legal profession strongly opposes the Justice Minister’s plans for further budget cuts. After a major reduction in the criminal…
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Law reform in Northern Ireland
An overview of the Northern Ireland Law Commission’s work. The Northern Ireland Law Commission was established under the Justice (Northern…
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Powering energy law in Northern Ireland
A&L Goodbody specialists discuss their offering to the energy sector at an exciting time of growth. “As a heavily regulated…
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The SEM Committee’s proposed decision on curtailment of wind energy: the final word?
Dorit McCann analyses the potential consequences of the SEM Committee’s proposed decision. Background The discussion on curtailment of wind energy…
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Carson McDowell: finding the opportunity in every difficulty
Neasa Quigley, Head of Corporate and Commercial at Carson McDowell, explores the challenge for Northern Ireland. Recent economic updates don’t…
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Whistle-blowing: a duty to disclose
Whistle-blowing has a vital role in making government more accountable. Peter Cheney explains how staff should be protected. The mishandling…
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Developing devolved justice: Nick Perry interview
Nick Perry, Permanent Secretary at the Department of Justice, talks to Owen McQuade about the key components of a good…
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Organised crime taskforce strategy
A new strategy seeks to raise public awareness of organised crime. Justice Minister David Ford has launched Northern Ireland’s first…
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Avoidable delay: Michael Maguire’s analysis
In a follow-up to his June 2010 report on avoidable delay within the justice system, the Chief Inspector of Criminal…
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