Darragh Mackin
Westminster legislation on Trouble cases 'would render Northern Ireland Hong Kongesque region'
ONE thing is clear - the British government's attempt to "draw a line" under the cycles of Troubles investigations and court cases is going to result in more court cases.
'Hooded man' Kevin Hannaway to challenge Covid restrictions on visits at Portlaoise jail
'HOODED man' Kevin Hannaway (71) has been given permission to challenge the Irish Prison Service over Covid-19 regulations at Portlaoise jail.
Hooded Men case to be heard at Supreme Court
An appeal by members of the group known as the Hooded Men will be heard by the Supreme court in London.
Justice minister Naomi Long 'unable to meet' Greenvale crush victim's family while investigations ongoing
JUSTICE minister Naomi Long has said she is unable to meet the family of a teenager who died in the Greenvale Hotel crush while investigations are ongoing.
GARDAÍ granted extra 24 hours to question an alleged Islamic State member
GARDAÍ have been granted another 24 hours to question an alleged member of so-called Islamic State (IS).
Darragh Mackin a rising star of human rights law
NEWRY native Darragh Mackin is a partner at Belfast-based Phoenix Law, specialising in human rights and international law.
Solicitor representing 'IS bride' Lisa Smith says case against her is weak
A Belfast-based solicitor representing a former member of the Irish defence forces who became a so-called Islamic State bride in Syria has insisted she was not a member of a terrorist organisation.
PSNI knew someone was 'trapped' in Greenvale Hotel crush
THE first PSNI officers to respond to the Greenvale Hotel tragedy, which claimed the lives of three teenagers, were aware that a person was "trapped".
Solicitor for Aidan McAnespie family says Karen Bradley comments mean juries cannot hear soldier trials
A solicitor acting for the family of Aidan McAnespie has said future trials involving security force members must be held in non-jury 'Diplock' courts.
Saoradh Facebook page restored days after legal threat
A Facebook page of a hardline republican party which was removed from the site has reappeared just days after legal action was threatened.