A Derry woman jailed for the murder of a British soldier 50 years ago has had her convictions quashed by…
Law
Sadness at passing of Derry-born barrister Desmond Murphy SC
There is widespread sadness at the passing of Derry-born barrister Desmond Murphy. Mr Murphy, a hugely popular senior counsel, passed…
Government drops appeal over Troubles Legacy Act ruling
The British Government has dropped its ongoing legal challenge against a court ruling which declared parts of the Troubles Legacy…
The public inquiry into the Omagh bombing is set to hold its first hearing on Tuesday, July 30. Inquiry chairman…
Eastwood welcomes commitment to repealing Legacy Act
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has welcomed a commitment from the Labour Government to repeal and replace the Legacy Act as…
Hunter launches new Trauma Mitigation Bill for victims of sexual offences
East Derry SDLP MLA Cara Hunter has launched a bill in the Assembly to protect victims of sexual violence. Ms…
Hunter condemns lengthy court times for child sexual offences
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter has branded the two-and-a-half year waiting time to prosecute child sexual offences a “disgrace”.…
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter has called for new a strategy to tackle violence against women to include a…
Derry man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman in park
A man from Derry has pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a woman in a park in Donegal. Billy…
Well-known GAA couple convicted over boozy street brawl
A former Derry GAA star and his wife have been convicted of assaulting another couple in a shocking boozed-up brawl…