SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has said that victims whose cases are currently being processed by the criminal justice system are…
Justice Minister Naomi Long
Assembly members in the North of Ireland have passed a new law to tackle stalking. The legislation, brought by Justice…
Coronavirus: Ministers support Robin Swann in removing restrictions
HEALTH Minister Robin Swann has been given support by other Executive ministers to relax Covid-19 restrictions. Mr Swann, who tested…
‘Solitary confinement’ of North’s prisoners breaking UN standards
SOME prisoners in the North of Ireland are being held in what amounts to “solitary confinement” in breach of international…
Calls for views on tackling North’s domestic abuse.
STORMONT ministers have issued a call for views on two strategies aimed at tackling domestic abuse and violence against women…
COVID-19 passport enforcement starts in North
CORONAVIRUS passports are now legally enforceable in the North of Ireland and hospitality venues that fail to comply could face…
McLaughlin urges renewed efforts to tackle animal cruelty
THE SDLP’s Derry Assembly representative Sinéad McLaughlin has called for a renewed focus on tackling animal cruelty after Sinn Féin…
Coronavirus: Executive to hold second meeting over hospitality restrictions
EXECUTIVE ministers will meet again later to consider ways to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the North of Ireland.…
Coronavirus: Venues ‘may have to close doors during Christmas’
THERE is a possibility that venues may be asked to close their doors over Christmas if Covid-19 cases continue to…
Coronavirus: North’s nightclubs reopen as restrictions ease
NIGHTCLUBS in the North of Ireland will reopen on Sunday as some remaining coronavirus restrictions imposed last March are lifted.…