Report on capping damages in personal injuries welcomed Law Reform Commissioner Raymond Byrne has said that a new report on capping personal injury damages recommends two models where it would be constitutionally permissible … Insurance • 30 Sep 20
Cabinet considers 'spouse killer' inheritance bill The Cabinet today considered a piece of legislation that would prevent a spouse found guilty of unlawfully killing their partner from inheriting a jointly-owned property. Politics • 02 Oct 18
LRC seeking submissions relating to consent laws The Law Reform Commission is appealing for submissions and comments in relation to laws surrounding consent. Crime • 27 Jul 18
Central Bank recommends stronger accountability The Central Bank has said it supports the creation of a dedicated division within an existing criminal agency to investigate while collar crime. Business • 10 Jan 18
Revenge porn, cyber stalking to become illegal Revenge pornography and cyber stalking are set to become illegal offences, after Cabinet approved the drafting of a Non-Fatal Offences (Amendment) Bill to address loopholes … News • 31 Dec 16
Cabinet to discuss debt collection The Cabinet is to discuss a proposal tomorrow to deal with the general area of debt and debt collection. News • 05 May 15
Review of succession law over spouse killers The Law Reform Commission is reviewing the law aimed at preventing a husband or wife retaining the home of their spouse if they have killed … News • 26 Nov 14
Public views sought on online privacy laws People are being asked to give their views on how the law should be adapted to deal with online privacy and cyberbullying. News • 19 Nov 14
Call for 'robust' corporate crime laws The Law Reform Commission has said it is extremely important for Ireland that law relating to corporate crime is robust and fit for purpose. News • 28 Nov 13
Govt seeks legal clarity on economic sanctions The Government is to ask the Law Reform Commission to report on legal difficulties surrounding the imposition of sanctions for enforcement of economic regulation. News • 22 Jul 13
Commission wants life sentence for murder retained The Law Reform Commission has recommended that the mandatory life sentence for murder should be retained, but that judges should be allowed to recommend a … News • 11 Jun 13
Report calls for reform of jury service system Allowing non-Irish citizens and people with certain disabilities to serve on juries are among the proposals contained in a new Law Reform Commission report. News • 15 Apr 13
