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# The Law

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Opinion: 'We are lucky in Ireland that we have a strong legal system where the rule of law is so firmly defended'
Two young barristers, Róisín Cottrell and Ben Clarke, discuss the reasons they chose their profession.
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Feb 27th 2020, 7:00 PM
# The Law
How do Ireland's proposed abortion laws compare with Europe?
It has been compared to the UK, but how does it stack up to other countries?
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May 17th 2018, 12:05 AM
# cork like
Murphy’s is the most underrated pint in Ireland and needs to be celebrated
One, please.
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Apr 28th 2016, 2:20 PM
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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
# Law and Order
Cabinet approves plans to scrap up to 3,000 old and obsolete laws
A Bill being prepared by Brendan Howlin will repeal thousands of obsolete laws which were passed before Irish independence.
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Jan 26th 2012, 1:46 PM
# The Law
26 bills - but no referendums - on government's list of Spring bills
The government’s draft agenda for the Dáil’s spring term includes 26 bills to be published, and another 25 currently in draft.
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Jan 11th 2012, 5:51 PM