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Column: Striking the balance between freedom of speech and the right to a fair trial
Public interest, freedom of speech and the right to a fair trial: all these factors form a carefully-balanced relationship between the media and criminal justice system. But just how clear-cut is the law? asks Fergal Crehan.
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Jul 25th 2013, 7:00 AM
Plan to shut down mobile phones in G8 terror event signed into law
Áras an Úachtaráin says the President has signed the Criminal Justice Bill, which allows networks to be shut down in emergencies.
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Jun 13th 2013, 1:00 PM
Column: Ending the death penalty – a view from Texas
Former inmates are among those gathering to fight capital punishment at a world congress event that begins today, but Kirstin Houle from Texas says theirs is a daily struggle they know they will win.
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Jun 13th 2013, 7:00 AM
President Higgins asked to sign 'mobile phone shutdown' laws early
The Government wants the new Criminal Justice Bill to be on the statute books before next week’s G8 summit.
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Jun 11th 2013, 6:32 PM
6 interesting moments from the final day of the Oireachtas abortion hearings
The final day of the three-day hearing saw legal experts teasing out some of the most intricate detail in the draft legislation.
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May 22nd 2013, 6:30 AM
Column: Changing the law on abortion is dangerous and unjust
There is no evidence to show that abortion treats suicide ideation – this means that any legislation based on the grounds of suicidal ideation is irredeemably damaged, writes Cora Sherlock.
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May 21st 2013, 8:00 PM
Final day of the Oireachtas hearings on planned abortion laws
TheJournal.ie team brought you live updates from day three of the hearings, including testimony from legal experts.
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May 21st 2013, 7:30 PM
8 interesting moments from Day 2 of the Oireachtas abortion hearings
Day 2 of the Oireachtas hearings on abortion saw psychiatrists and medical professionals give their expert opinions on the new law.
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May 21st 2013, 6:30 AM
The White House says it's trying to help journalists, not hinder them
The White House has denied any prior knowledge about Association Press phone records being seized.
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May 15th 2013, 8:50 PM
Mobile phone networks could be shut off during G8 due to terror threats
If amendments to legislation are approved, Minister Shatter said that mobile phone companies will be able to shut down networks in areas during the G8.
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May 15th 2013, 12:12 PM
Column: We have a president with an opinion, what's the big deal?
Michael D Higgins won the Irish presidential elections based on his vision of a ‘radically inclusive Republic’. So how could anyone be surprised about him elaborating on that vision, asks Maura Adshead.
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May 15th 2013, 7:00 AM
Taoiseach has 'no intention of playing party politics' over abortion issue
Enda Kenny responds to calls for a Constitutional referendum on abortion during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil today.
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May 7th 2013, 4:59 PM
LGBT rights group to hold 'kiss-in' for equality
LGBT Noise has also expressed concern over a recent homophobic attack on a well-known Dublin nightclub promoter.
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Apr 13th 2013, 11:25 AM
New regulations will see private clamper fees capped
The National Transport Authority will now be in charge of regulating the clamping industry in Ireland.
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Apr 11th 2013, 12:08 PM
'Right-to-die' appeal to be heard by Supreme Court today
Marie Fleming, who has multiple sclerosis, wants to overturn the laws which make it a criminal offence to help someone take their own life.
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Feb 26th 2013, 9:28 AM
No concerns for Samaritans confidentiality under Children First bill
The organisation said that it is working with the Department of Children and relevant authorities to ensure its processes and procedures meet the proposed Children First legislation.
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Dec 27th 2012, 4:53 PM
Thousands sign petition to have Piers Morgan deported from US
The petition calls on the CNN host to be deported over his gun control views.
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Dec 24th 2012, 2:57 PM
Forced labour 'alive and well in Ireland'
Senator Jillian Van Turnhout is calling on the Government to legislate against forced labour, saying that 160 cases have been documented in Ireland since 2006.
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Dec 4th 2012, 12:28 PM
Column: The moment I met the woman having my baby
Caroline and Niall O’Flaherty had a daughter by a surrogate mother in India. Here, Caroline recalls the moment they met her.
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Dec 3rd 2012, 9:00 PM
Irish man jailed for alleged Dubai taxi romp
The man and a British woman were accused of removing clothing and fondling each other in the cab.
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Nov 22nd 2012, 4:48 PM
Column: The ‘Kill The Gays’ law is shocking – but we mustn’t act rashly
Imposing Western will too forcefully will only put more lives in danger, writes GCN editor Brian Finnegan.
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Nov 18th 2012, 1:00 PM
Poll: Do you support assisted suicide?
A case currently being heard before the High Court is asking whether Irish people have the constitutional right to an assisted suicide. What do you think?
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Nov 18th 2012, 12:34 PM
Turkish jets force Syrian plane to land over suspicious cargo
Turkey says that the plane’s cargo “did not comply with rules of civil aviation” as tensions between the two countries escalate.
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Oct 10th 2012, 8:51 PM
Changes to prostitution law in Scotland 'could see brothel keepers focus on Ireland'
The Scottish parliament is debating a plan to fast-track new laws which would make it illegal to pay for sex – but that could lead to them moving their activities here, the Immigrant Council of Ireland has warned.
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Jun 19th 2012, 7:00 AM
Column: Intervening in prostitution is not acting the nanny
Advocating the selling of sex is not just a bad idea, writes Lisa McInerney, but also a very blinkered one.
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Jun 3rd 2012, 8:29 AM
Column: The social welfare bill - 'I wonder what this button does?'
Independent TD Stephen Donnelly laments “a series of policy mistakes” embedded into our legislation tonight as the Social Welfare Bill is signed into law.
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May 1st 2012, 6:06 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Today’s 9 at 9: Gardaí confirm new sighting of Monica Riordan on day she went missing; bed closures at Tallaght hospital; are drink-driving laws leading to suicides?
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Jan 6th 2012, 8:17 AM
"Outdated" succession law set to be changed
A change in succession laws in Commonwealth countries means male heirs no longer can take the throne ahead of their older sisters.
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Oct 28th 2011, 1:19 PM
Lower drink-drive limits to be introduced this week
The blood alcohol limit for drink-driving will be reduced from 80mg to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood from this Friday – certain drivers will be tested at an even lower limit of 20mg.
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Oct 24th 2011, 9:51 AM
Ireland's abortion laws under UN spotlight
The laws will be looked at during Ireland’s first United Nations universal periodic review, where the country’s human rights record will be assessed.
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Sep 30th 2011, 2:57 PM
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