The curse of legalese: why don't solicitors use plain English? While there are historical and practical reasons for legalese, its continued use raises questions about accessibility and fairness Language • 16 hrs
The curse of legalese: why don't solicitors use plain English? While there are historical and practical reasons for legalese, its continued use raises questions about accessibility and fairness Language • 16 hrs
All you need to know about bank holidays in Ireland We love our bank holidays in Ireland, but where did they come from, who gets to decide when they are - and when's the next one? Ireland • 31 Jul
All you need to know about bank holidays in Ireland We love our bank holidays in Ireland, but where did they come from, who gets to decide when they are - and when's the next one? Ireland • 31 Jul
How judges decide on sentences in sexual offence cases It can be challenging for judges in these cases to balance the legal rules of sentencing with delivering justice to victims and society law • 24 Jul
How judges decide on sentences in sexual offence cases It can be challenging for judges in these cases to balance the legal rules of sentencing with delivering justice to victims and society law • 24 Jul
Why banks don't pay the price when they break the rules New research finds the impact of misconduct, criminal activities and serious infractions on large banks is far milder than on other firms Banking • 23 Jul
Why banks don't pay the price when they break the rules New research finds the impact of misconduct, criminal activities and serious infractions on large banks is far milder than on other firms Banking • 23 Jul
Can I stop drone delivery companies flying over my property? The legal landscape surrounding the use of drones is currently far from clear and many practical questions remain unanswered.. Drones • 20 Aug
Can I stop drone delivery companies flying over my property? The legal landscape surrounding the use of drones is currently far from clear and many practical questions remain unanswered.. Drones • 20 Aug
Can a public inquiry achieve justice for victims and families? Public inquiries are often the only remedy and recourse for victims of large-scale injustices, like the 1998 Omagh bombing Omagh Bombing Inquiry • 24 Jun
Can a public inquiry achieve justice for victims and families? Public inquiries are often the only remedy and recourse for victims of large-scale injustices, like the 1998 Omagh bombing Omagh Bombing Inquiry • 24 Jun
How Trump's actions against LA protesters defy all precedents Trump's unilateral decision to take federal control over the National Guard pits the president against the state of California US • 10 Jun
How Trump's actions against LA protesters defy all precedents Trump's unilateral decision to take federal control over the National Guard pits the president against the state of California US • 10 Jun
What GAA rule changes can tell us about constitutions The experience of Gaelic football's rule changes, whether one agrees with them or not, gives a powerful lesson to the world of constitutions GAA • 08 May
What GAA rule changes can tell us about constitutions The experience of Gaelic football's rule changes, whether one agrees with them or not, gives a powerful lesson to the world of constitutions GAA • 08 May
Why a decarceration strategy could work for Ireland Understanding the consequences of different sentences can help us decide which aims of sentencing we want to prioritise Prisons • 06 May
Why a decarceration strategy could work for Ireland Understanding the consequences of different sentences can help us decide which aims of sentencing we want to prioritise Prisons • 06 May
How kids are using the courts to force action on climate crisis Legal cases taken by young activists are provoking policies that might just do enough to mitigate the climate crisis Climate Change • 10 Apr
How kids are using the courts to force action on climate crisis Legal cases taken by young activists are provoking policies that might just do enough to mitigate the climate crisis Climate Change • 10 Apr
Why were women absent from Irish juries for 50 years? It took Irish courts and legislators until the 1970s to restore women's equal rights to serve on juries law • 08 Mar
Why were women absent from Irish juries for 50 years? It took Irish courts and legislators until the 1970s to restore women's equal rights to serve on juries law • 08 Mar
How Russia-Ukraine war led to legal row in Dublin over aircraft A multi-million case in the High Court has highlighted the risks and complexities posed by wars and conflicts on aviation leasing Aviation • 03 Mar
How Russia-Ukraine war led to legal row in Dublin over aircraft A multi-million case in the High Court has highlighted the risks and complexities posed by wars and conflicts on aviation leasing Aviation • 03 Mar
Gerry Hutch, the Bugsy Malone gang & youth crime in 1970s Dublin This gang of youths, who featured Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, were associated with various crimes in Dublin's inner city in 1976 Crime • 17 Feb
Gerry Hutch, the Bugsy Malone gang & youth crime in 1970s Dublin This gang of youths, who featured Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, were associated with various crimes in Dublin's inner city in 1976 Crime • 17 Feb
What are my legal rights if my employer wants me back in office? If your job means you can work from home, you have a legal right to request remote working - but your employer can say no Work and careers • 10 Feb
What are my legal rights if my employer wants me back in office? If your job means you can work from home, you have a legal right to request remote working - but your employer can say no Work and careers • 10 Feb
How GAA Catfish has highlighted legal issues around catfishing The complex GAA Catfish story calls into question the relationship between criminal law and catfishing GAA Catfish • 23 Jan
How GAA Catfish has highlighted legal issues around catfishing The complex GAA Catfish story calls into question the relationship between criminal law and catfishing GAA Catfish • 23 Jan
How Ireland produced the world's first animal anti-cruelty laws The Act against the Plowing by the Tayle, and pulling the Wooll off Living Sheep was the first of its kind in the world History • 09 Jan
How Ireland produced the world's first animal anti-cruelty laws The Act against the Plowing by the Tayle, and pulling the Wooll off Living Sheep was the first of its kind in the world History • 09 Jan
The new ways your body can be disposed of after you die New death technologies are emerging that could radically alter the ways we deal with the dead in Ireland law • 08 Jan
The new ways your body can be disposed of after you die New death technologies are emerging that could radically alter the ways we deal with the dead in Ireland law • 08 Jan
Know your rights so things don't go wrong at your office Xmas do Most office parties go off without a hitch, but it's worth knowing what to do if things don't quite go to plan at your work event Christmas • 10 Dec 24
Know your rights so things don't go wrong at your office Xmas do Most office parties go off without a hitch, but it's worth knowing what to do if things don't quite go to plan at your work event Christmas • 10 Dec 24
Why a new approach to children convicted of murder is needed A principled approach would recognise the best interests of the child, the need for accountability and the societal interest in public safety law • 09 Oct 24
Why a new approach to children convicted of murder is needed A principled approach would recognise the best interests of the child, the need for accountability and the societal interest in public safety law • 09 Oct 24
What's the future for Irish & EU tax affairs after Apple case? A closer inspection of the Apple ruling paints a very different picture to the accepted narrative of the state of global tax competition Tax • 20 Sep 24
What's the future for Irish & EU tax affairs after Apple case? A closer inspection of the Apple ruling paints a very different picture to the accepted narrative of the state of global tax competition Tax • 20 Sep 24
5 reasons why it's so difficult to get a divorce in Ireland Getting divorced in Ireland is not as simple as just signing a piece of paper and moving on Divorce • 16 Aug 24
5 reasons why it's so difficult to get a divorce in Ireland Getting divorced in Ireland is not as simple as just signing a piece of paper and moving on Divorce • 16 Aug 24
Could early releases solve Ireland's overcrowded prisons' crisis? If we were serious about using the justice system to keep society safe, we would make quite different investments Prisons • 14 Aug 24
Could early releases solve Ireland's overcrowded prisons' crisis? If we were serious about using the justice system to keep society safe, we would make quite different investments Prisons • 14 Aug 24
What are the legal ins and outs around waxworks and image rights? The controversy around the Sinéad O'Connor waxwork raises a number of copyright issues about the the use of an individual's likeness in this way law • 27 Jul 24
What are the legal ins and outs around waxworks and image rights? The controversy around the Sinéad O'Connor waxwork raises a number of copyright issues about the the use of an individual's likeness in this way law • 27 Jul 24
Does the general public want harsher sentences for criminals? Public attitudes to criminal justice issues may be more complex than simply assuming 'law and order' policies will be politically popular Crime • 17 May 24
Does the general public want harsher sentences for criminals? Public attitudes to criminal justice issues may be more complex than simply assuming 'law and order' policies will be politically popular Crime • 17 May 24
Palword, Pokémon and Pikachu: a rip-off or an influence? There are several aspects to consider when looking at the case of similar yet legally distinctive and separate video games Copyright • 15 May 24
Palword, Pokémon and Pikachu: a rip-off or an influence? There are several aspects to consider when looking at the case of similar yet legally distinctive and separate video games Copyright • 15 May 24
