SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin has said that the justice system is failing victims of sexual offences, following the publication…
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Non-fatal strangulation perpetrators can now be prosecuted in North
New legislation makes non-fatal strangulation a specific offence in the North of Ireland from today, Monday, June 26. The new…
Wanted ‘Gentle’ Jim McFadden killer bailed in Republic
A convicted killer who absconded from custody in the North of Ireland over seven months ago has been granted bail…
McLaughlin: Draft Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy falls far short
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has said that the draft Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy falls far short of what…
Mother of murdered Jean Quigley wants anti-violence strategy
The mother of a woman murdered by her partner in 2008 has backed calls for a strategy to tackle violence…
Security fencing at Derry’s Walls to be removed
Some security fencing that sits along Derry’s historic walls is set to be removed, the Department of Justice (DoJ) has…
Magilligan prisoners planting trees for the future
A Co Derry prison has become the location for a native tree nursery as part of a new environmental project.…
Co Derry murder: Kathleen Brankin suspect dies in jail
A SERIES of investigations are under way after a man – who was charged with killing Kathleen Brankin in Co…
Derry teenager: Upskirting law change ‘taking too long’
A DEERY teenager says proposals to make upskirting a criminal offence in the North of Ireland are not moving forward…
Mullan: Protections a priority for domestic abuse victims
SINN Féin’s Karen Mullan has called for stronger protections for domestic abuse victims to be a priority. Said the Foyle…