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Coronavirus restrictions 'will last more than three weeks'

Coronavirus restrictions 'will last more than three weeks'
Posted on 24/03/2020
Restrictions on movement in Northern Ireland will last longer than three weeks, the first minister has said. Arlene Foster said a range of things would need to be reviewed after the initial period. But she said if she was a "betting person" she would think the measures to slow the spread of coronavirus would continue beyond Easter. The...

COVID-19 - FURTHER UPDATE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE LORD CHIEF JUSTICE

COVID-19 - FURTHER UPDATE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE LORD CHIEF JUSTICE
Posted on 23/03/2020
Following the Prime Minister’s speech on Monday evening, the Lord Chief Justice has determined that only urgent matters as indicated in his note of 17 March (see list below) should be addressed until further notice. All other work is to be administratively adjourned by a ...

COURT DELIVERS JUDGMENT ON AWARD OF DAMAGES FOR INQUEST DELAY

COURT DELIVERS JUDGMENT ON AWARD OF DAMAGES FOR INQUEST DELAY
Posted on 15/11/2019
The Court of Appeal today allowed an appeal by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (“PSNI”) against the award of damages for delay in progressing the Pearse Jordan inquest and reduced the award from £7,500 to £5,000. Background In 1994, Hugh Jordan (Pearse Jordan’s father) made an application to the European Court of Huma...

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