#Law
Best offers input as World Rugby outlaws dangerous 'axial loading' in scrums
The governing body has announced an amendment to its law book.
Reform of Ireland's mental health laws delayed as heads of bill not expected until the end of the year
It’s been four years since an expert group tasked with reviewing the Mental Health Act 2001 recommended 165 changes to the law.
Italy is making parents prove their children are vaccinated before they can go to creche
The law made it compulsory for children in pre-school education to be vaccinated against 10 diseases.
Opinion: Had Denis O'Brien's suit succeeded, our democratic system could have been undermined
Free speech and open debate in parliament is essential to our democratic system and would be inhibited if TDs were constantly under threat of lawsuits, writes David Kenny.
What are the new 'casual employment' laws that came into force today?
Zero-hour contracts are banned in most circumstances from today.
Opinion: Long-awaited surrogacy laws still won't recognise many parents
Surrogacy still isn’t regulated in Ireland. New rules are on the way but they won’t solve the problem of recognition for couples who previously entered surrogacy arrangements abroad, writes Brian Tobin.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg helped change America - but her fight for gender equality hasn't been won
A new biopic about the Supreme Court Justice looks at her early years as a Harvard student and fledgling lawyer.
Hawaii is considering a law to ban cigarettes being sold to anyone under 100
The proposed law would effectively amount to a cigarette ban by 2024.
Opinion: The PSC could become the most expensive administrative error in the history of the State
Three million Irish citizens could be entitled to compensation if the project is found to be unlawful, writes Simon McGarr.
Drivers who put cyclists at risk to be targeted, but it won't be mandatory to wear high-vis while on your bike
Government plans to build on existing rules that govern cycling and driving rules.
Coercive control and psychological abuse now an offence under new law
Marriage for people who are under 18 has also been repealed under the new legislation.
Opinion: Should judges hand down concurrent sentences in rape cases?
‘It is essential, for victims of crime and for society in general, that coherent sentencing policy is developed’, writes Ivana Bacik.
Should children born in Ireland to foreign parents be deported?
Barrister Anthony Moore writes about whether deportation law reform is throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
Minister to amend law to allow Garda Commissioner work past the age of 60
The change will will remove any disincentive to potential candidates for vacancies that might arise at the top of the Garda organisation.
Rough sleeping banned in Hungary as new homelessness law comes into force
A constitutional amendment approved by the parliament in June banned “habitual residence in a public space”.
Cabinet approves proposed law around highlighting gender pay gap in companies
The regulations will apply to the public as well as the private sector subject to the employment thresholds.
Lacey the latest under fire as All Blacks scorch in for 7 tries against France
The Irish referee was in the spotlight for the third Kiwi try of the day as he stuck by the letter of the law.
UK companies could have to reveal pay gaps between employees and their bosses
Following public outcry UK firms will have to reveal boss-staff pay gaps under draft law for 2019
'Dog's dinner' judges Bill is going to be passed by summer, says Ross
When passed, the law will ensure there is a “fair system of how judges are appointed”, said Shane Ross.
'All eyes are on the UK government': Who'll be the first to make moves to change NI's abortion laws?
A Supreme Court decision made today has led to continued calls for a change to Northern Ireland’s abortion laws.
Human rights campaigners lose Supreme Court appeal over Northern Irish abortion laws
However, the judges said that when it comes to fatal foetal abnormality, NI abortion law is not compatible with human rights laws.
Whatever is happening to that 'dog's dinner' of a Bill?
Ministers signed off on 50 proposed amendments to the Judicial Appointments Bill today.
Would it work here? New law in Iceland means rape accused must prove they had explicit consent
The Department of Justice in Ireland is currently reviewing sexual assault legislation and has been urged to provide greater protection for victims.
Justice minister says he plans to abolish court poor box payments
Charlie Flanagan says it is no longer fit for purpose.
'It has a big impact on loved ones': Probate delays leave families waiting months to resolve inheritance
TD Barry Cowen said this means families coping with funeral costs are left waiting for months before they can inherit the estate.
No more lying: A new bill that makes it a crime for bankers to lie to Central Bank won't be opposed
The Sinn Féin Bill carries a possible penalty of five years in jail for the offence.
Drunk droning in the US state of New Jersey is now illegal
Infractions can be punishable by up to six months in prison and a $1,000 (€815) fine.
As it happened: '70% of Irish women who have abortions in the UK are in relationships and nearly half are already mothers'
Representatives from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service and support group One Day More addressed the Eighth Amendment Committee today.
As it happened: 'In an ideal world abortion would never be needed, but we can't wish it away'
Today’s hearing focused on mental health, and medical and international law.
Failure to pay holiday pay and the minimum wage: 83 businesses brought to court this year over employment breaches
The majority of the prosecutions above relate to businesses in the food and drink sector.
Anger in France after court rules that 11-year-old girl 'consented to sex'
The incident happened in an area north of Paris in April of this year.
Gardaí's right to strike ruled out in new report
Strike action by gardaí was averted last year when a €50 million pay deal was struck in the Labour Court.
'It's a complete disaster': Getting a divorce in Ireland could get a lot harder post-Brexit
Getting a divorce from a spouse in the UK is governed by EU law, which may not apply after Brexit.
Recession's toll on divorce rates ends as applications return to 2008 levels
Divorce applications from 2015 were the highest level of this century.
Abusive husband allowed back into home after wife couldn't afford €130 legal aid fee
The woman’s case has been highlighted by Flac today as it calls for this fee to be waived for victims of domestic abuse.
'We need to protect jurors from attempts to influence them through social media'
Legislating for online and social media is possible and it is necessary, writes Josepha Madigan.
Two men, including one who has 25 wives and 146 children, convicted of polygamy
The men face up to five years in prison.
No legal duty for laughing teens to rescue a drowning disabled man, says judge
“Never in my life would I have ever thought we would need a law to make this happen,” the local mayor said.
Long-awaited clamping regulations to begin next week
The regulations will be published next week, with the NTA taking over in October.
Decriminalisation of people with intellectual disabilities having sex welcomed
Instead, the status of a ‘protected person’ will be created for people who can’t give consent.
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