Criminal
'Domestic violence was just a playful tiff'
17th June 2013
Pictures of art collector Charles Saatchi grasping the neck of his wife, TV chef Nigella Lawson, outside a restaurant caused outrage among campaigners against domestic violence, and they reacted even... Read more
Teacher caught drink driving during lunch break
17th June 2013
A music teacher was found to be over three times the legal drink-drive limit when he was tested after driving back to his school from the nearby pub during the... Read more
Prank on friend ends with manslaughter conviction
11th June 2013
A man who claims he was carrying out a practical joke on his friend while they were out drinking at a bar has been found guilty of his manslaughter, after... Read more
Dangerous driving charge for NI man after hit-and-run
10th June 2013
A 23 year old man from Londonderry in Northern Ireland has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, driving without a licence, and failing to remain at the... Read more
NI couple jailed for benefit fraud lasting 20yrs
7th June 2013
A couple from Northern Ireland have been given a jail sentence after admitting to a 20 year period of benefit fraud that totalled £144,000. Michael Cecil Harkin, 50, and Donna McCool,... Read more
Speed cameras reduce number of serious injuries
7th June 2013
New research by the RAC suggests that there are less road traffic accidents resulting in fatal or serious injuries on the roads that have speed cameras. Using data from 9 areas... Read more
Newly qualified NI driver jailed for head on crash
6th June 2013
A Northern Ireland driver who had passed his test just one month before causing a head-on crash with another vehicle has been jailed for 15 months at Londonderry Crown Court. Nathan... Read more
Blackmailing employees unfairly dismissed
29th May 2013
Two nursery workers have won their claim for unfair dismissal by their employers, but will receive zero compensation because they sent blackmailing texts to their employer. Sharon Ingham and Sharon Sadler... Read more
10 yrs jail for driver who killed married cyclists
23rd May 2013
A man has been given a 10 year prison sentence for causing the death of a married couple that he knocked off their tandem bike while trying to evade the... Read more
Survey shows support for new learner driver rules
23rd May 2013
A survey carried out by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line suggests that 84 per cent of drivers would support the introduction of a minimum learning period for new... Read more
Twitter boast by hit and run driver alerts police
22nd May 2013
Police are investigated a claim that a woman knocked a cyclist off his bicycle on the strength of a bizarre tweet the driver herself made after the accident. The tweet, by... Read more
Belfast woman in court for defrauding mother
22nd May 2013
Belfast woman Ruth Noble is currently appearing in court facing eleven charges of theft, fraud and fraud by false representation, in connection with £40,000 she is accused of conning from... Read more
1 year of jail for Belfast bus queue manslaughter
17th May 2013
A 31-year old Belfast man who pushed a 72-year old grandfather to his death in a bus queue argument over who should get on the bus first has been handed... Read more
NI blackout sufferer in court over fatal crash
13th May 2013
A woman from Northern Ireland is currently at the Belfast Crown Court facing a charge of causing death by dangerous driving, after a fatal accident on the M5 that killed... Read more
3 year ban for 4th drink-driving charge
9th May 2013
A retired teacher who was charged with drink-driving for the fourth time has been given a three year ban and ordered to pay a fine of £700. The solicitor acting for... Read more
Burglary accused breaches bail to go on holiday
8th May 2013
A Northern Ireland man accused of burglary, and who is receiving legal aid to finance his case, has breached the conditions of his bail by going on holiday without the... Read more
Driver who killed cyclist gets 5yr ban
3rd May 2013
A driver who caused the death of a 75 year old cyclist has been given a 5 year driving ban and ordered to do 300 hours of community service. The... Read more
Woman steals £120,000 from great uncles account
2nd May 2013
A woman who was put in a position of trust with access to her 84-year-old Great Uncle's life savings admitted to embezzling just under £120,000 to fund her gambling addiction. Franciso... Read more
Employee fraud puts colleagues at risk of redundancy
2nd May 2013
Employees at Careerlink Ltd in Walsall are looking at a real possibility of redundancy after a member of the payroll department, Gemma Freeman, spent £136,000 on a luxury lifestyle. The Crown... Read more
NI man admits killing friend by careless driving
1st May 2013
A man from Country Antrim Northern Ireland has pleaded guilty to causing the death of his friend by careless driving in April 2011. David Paul Higgins, from Ballyclare, was driving the... Read more
Tax fraud prosecutions double as HMRC gets tough
26th April 2013
The aggressive approach taken by the HMRC to tax evasion and tax fraud over the past couple of years has seemingly paid off, as prosecutions relating to tax fraud are... Read more
17 year old detainees to be treated as children
25th April 2013
The High Court has ruled that the current policy of treating 17-year-olds in police custody is contrary to human rights law, and that they should be treated as children. Currently, any... Read more
Driver who killed woman requests jail
18th April 2013
A 22 year old man who knocked over and killed a young mother told the judge that he wanted to go straight to jail, passing up the possibility of being... Read more
Third Man City player banned from driving
12th April 2013
Three players at football club Manchester City have now been banned from driving within the space of two weeks, as Micah Richards was the latest to be disqualified after receiving... Read more
Imprisonment over unpaid fines deemed unlawful
12th April 2013
A judicial review has decided that the procedure for dealing with unpaid fines in Northern Ireland was unlawful, and as a result people will no longer face instant imprisonment without... Read more
Second Man City player banned from driving
5th April 2013
Footballers at Manchester City are fast running out of options for a lift, with a two players banned from driving in the same week. Samir Nasri is the latest player to... Read more
Footballer admits driving while banned
3rd April 2013
Manchester City footballer Carlos Tevez, aged 29, has admitted to driving while banned and without insurance, and has been ordered to carry out 250 hours of community service. Mr Tevez must... Read more
Quarter of NI road deaths involved drugs
3rd April 2013
New figures have been released which show that a quarter of the motorists, including motorbike riders, who died on the roads of Northern Ireland over the last three years had... Read more
Man who killed parents to get inheritance jailed
28th March 2013
The man who shot and killed both his parents in order to get his inheritance early has been given a life sentence with a minimum of 40 years, as well... Read more
Theft from lorry stuck in Belfast snow
27th March 2013
Motorists in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK can be forgiven for thinking there is some solidarity with their fellow drivers when it comes to getting stuck in... Read more
PC drove at 108mph in 40mph zone before crashing
27th March 2013
A police officer is said to have reached speeds of 108mph in a 40mph zone in the time leading up to his crash in Shropshire in October of last year. Pc... Read more
Jail for drink-driver who left fiancee to die
21st March 2013
Merthyr Crown Court has sentenced Ceiron Cook, aged 36, to four years in prison after he crashed his car while under the influence of drink and drugs, and fled the... Read more
Six months jail for mother who glassed woman
20th March 2013
Julie Apsley of Newtownards in Northern Ireland, a 28 year old mother of five children, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which she will service at least... Read more
NI car crime victims sued by police
19th March 2013
It has been reported by the BBC that some victims of car theft in Northern Ireland are being sued by police officers who were injured during the retrieval of the... Read more
Will at centre of forgery conviction declared genuine
19th March 2013
The dispute over a Will has taken a bizarre turn after it was recently declared to be genuine, despite a woman having already been convicted with forging it. Wealthy estate agent,... Read more
'Friends should stop each other drink driving'
15th March 2013
Road safety charity Brake, and insurance company Direct Line, are calling on people to intervene when they see that their friend intends to drink and drive. The two companies carried out... Read more
False allegations of domestic violence are rare
15th March 2013
A new report by the Crown Prosecution Service is hoped to dispel some of the myths around how many false allegations of rape and domestic violence are made each year. The... Read more
Footballer charged for driving while banned
14th March 2013
Footballer Carlos Tevez, aged 29, has been charged for driving while disqualified and without insurance. At the start of this year Mr Tevez was given a six month driving ban when... Read more
Huhne and ex-wife jailed over speeding deception
11th March 2013
Former energy minister Chris Huhne and his ex-wife Vicky Pryce have both been sentenced to 8 months prison for their deception to police officers during an incident when their car... Read more
ABI proposes safety measures for new drivers
6th March 2013
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has proposed a number of safety standards for new drivers, which they say would reduce deaths from road traffic accidents and lower insurance premiums... Read more
PPS under scrutiny after costly failed legal cases
1st March 2013
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) is being called upon to improve how they assess the strength of evidence in any case before ordering action, after it was revealed that a... Read more
Prison for drunk bus driver who travelled 70miles
28th February 2013
Lewis Robert McDonald, aged 68, has been jailed for nine months and had his driving license removed for 2 years, after he drove his coach load of passengers on a... Read more
Clergyman uses power of attorney to steal £60k
19th February 2013
Reverend Peter Hesketh, aged 65 from Worcestershire, has been found guilty of using a power of attorney to steal over £60,000 from a vulnerable pensioner.The Catholic deacon was given a... Read more
Call for prosecution of NHS staff who hide mistakes
7th February 2013
A public inquiry into mistakes made at Stafford Hospital has proposed that hiding information on staff errors and poor care should become a criminal offence. The inquiry makes 290 recommendations in... Read more
Man arrested after hit-and-run in Whiteabbey
7th February 2013
A man has been arrested in connection with a 'hit-and-run' incident which occurred earlier this week in Whiteabbey, Northern Ireland, and involved an elderly woman. The motorist driving the car did... Read more
No verdict in police officer fraud case
23rd January 2013
The jury hearing the trial of a police officer at Downpatrick Crown Court, in Northern Ireland, have been unable to return a verdict as to whether or not he was... Read more
Republic vote on drink-driving criticised
22nd January 2013
A plan to relax the drink-driving limits in south-west Ireland has come under attack from road safety campaigners and councillors who opposed the motion. The plan would allow for permits to... Read more
Divorce cash struggle results in jail term
17th January 2013
A six month prison term has been handed to property dealer Scot Young by the High Court, who failed to provide details of his finances to explain the disappearance of... Read more
Footballer Tevez banned from driving
16th January 2013
Motorists caught speeding should learn an important lesson from the banning of footballer Carlos Tevez from driving for six months. Letters received from the police in respect of driving offences... Read more
Jail sentence for aunt who stole inheritance
15th January 2013
Carole Walker, aged 57, has been sentenced to eight months in prison after admitting the theft of over £30,000 inheritance money that was intended for her niece. Ms Walker was named... Read more
Derry man who drove at 100mph disqualified
14th January 2013
Thomas Hyndman, aged 22 from Londonderry, has been disqualified from driving for 18 months after a police chase in which he drove his car through the city at 100mph. The solicitor... Read more
NI musician convicted of careless driving
10th January 2013
Northern Ireland musician Duke Special has been convicted of careless driving after the court heard that he drove at 187 kmph on the M1 in County Lough last year. Peter Wilson,... Read more
Work drivers take more risks on the road
9th January 2013
New research suggests that people who drive as part of their work take more risks on the road than those driving as part of their day-to-day private life. The survey by... Read more
NI drink driving down on last December
24th December 2012
There were 134 detections of drink-driving in Northern Ireland between 29th November and 21st December this year, 88 less than in the same period in 2011. The 134 motorists were deemed... Read more
Speeding motorists bizarre excuse to police
18th December 2012
A man has been jailed for 28 days after telling a police officer who caught him speeding that he was a doctor on an urgent call to a hospital to... Read more
Mother and L-driver daughter both over drink limit
12th December 2012
The police got a surprise when they stopped a car that had crashed into a stationary vehicle in Aberdeen - both the 44 year-old woman and her 22 year-old learner... Read more
Drink-drive campaign targets morning-after drivers
30th November 2012
The police will be targeting 'morning-after' drivers this year as part of the Christmas drink-driving campaign, saying many drivers get into the car the morning after a festive party without... Read more
Derry woman sentenced for driving offences
30th November 2012
Londonderry woman Sheilagh Edwards, aged 55, has been sentenced to 18 months probation for driving offences, and has lost her license for 10 years. Ms Edwards knocked down in a pedestrian... Read more
NI man with 472 convictions jailed
28th November 2012
A 39 year-old-man from Derry, Northern Ireland, said by his solicitor to have the biggest criminal record in British and judicial history, has been given a 28 month jail sentence. Eamon... Read more
Prison sentence for neighbour fight over fence
27th November 2012
A man has been given a suspended 12 month prison sentence after an argument with his neighbour over a fence ended up in violence. Raymond Chaplin and Neil Armstrong have lived... Read more
4 Northern Ireland courthouses to be shut down
23rd November 2012
David Ford is continuing his rally to save money from the legal sector by announcing the closure of four courthouses in Northern Ireland over the next two years. The courts in... Read more
PC argues crash due to ice and not alcohol
20th November 2012
An off duty police officer that was two times over the drink-drive limit when he crashed his car, causing the death of his passenger, has told the court that icy... Read more
Guard jailed for manslaughter after train fall death
15th November 2012
A railway guard has been jailed for manslaughter as a result of signalling for a train to move away from the platform even though a teenage girl was supporting herself... Read more
Motorist jailed for fatal motorway crash
14th November 2012
Wilfred Museka, aged 31, has received an eight year prison sentence for the fatal crash caused by him driving the wrong way along the motorway while two times over the... Read more
Nurse convicted of fraud spared prison sentence
14th November 2012
A Northern Ireland nurse who was convicted of benefits fraud has been spared a prison sentence. Sharon Nelson, aged 52, pleaded guilty to six charges of fraudulently obtaining income support, housing... Read more
NI farmer charged with sheep theft
31st October 2012
A farmer from Derry, Northern Ireland, has been charged on accounts of sheep theft, receiving stolen sheep, and fraudulently presenting stolen sheep for sale at market.Samuel George Leslie, aged 53,... Read more
Quarter of NI motorists drink and drive
25th October 2012
More than a quarter of Northern Ireland motorists have said they will drive after having one alcoholic drink, according to a new government survey. Similarly, 72 per cent of people said... Read more
NI age of criminal responsibility could increase
23rd October 2012
The age of criminal responsibility in Northern Ireland could be increased, after justice minister David Ford announced that he was in favour of the move. At the moment, children aged 10... Read more
Jail for fraud to lower divorce settlement
22nd October 2012
A man has been given an 18 month prison sentence for committing fraud and perjury in an attempt to deceive the divorce court about his assets, and thereby reduce the... Read more
Unusual argument to overturn NI drivers ban
18th October 2012
A Northern Ireland motorist who was banned from driving for ten years has had his ban lifted after an unorthodox argument on his behalf.Geoffrey Falconer, aged 48, was convicted of... Read more
Driver jailed for boys death had 72 convictions
17th October 2012
Disqualified driver, Andrew Paul Morrow from Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been given an eight year prison sentence for dangerous driving which resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy. Mr Morrow... Read more
Sneezing motorist charged with careless driving
3rd October 2012
A bizarre crash in Northern Ireland resulted in £37,000 damage to a hair dressing salon and a careless driving charge for a motorist who took a fit of sneezing while... Read more
Drivers favour increased fines for motoring offences
25th September 2012
The majority of drivers are in favour of increased fines for motoring offences according to a survey carried out by the charity 'Brake' and 'Direct Line'.Of those surveyed 78% said... Read more
Guilty plea by NI driver who caused passenger death
25th September 2012
The driver of the vehicle involved in a road traffic accident that resulted in the death of the 20 year-old woman passenger has pleaded guilty to the various charges against... Read more
4 years prison for death by careless driving
31st August 2012
Gordon Dyche, aged 24, has received a 4 year prison sentence for causing death by careless driving. Mr Dyche told police he was rushing to get to work when during an... Read more
Accused requests relaxed bail to attend gym
31st August 2012
A man accused with causing the death of 19 year-old Claire Kelly while driving dangerously and without insurance has request that his current bail conditions be relaxed so he could... Read more
Power of attorney used to steal from mother
31st August 2012
An online gambling addict was found guilty of breaching both the trust of his employers and his dementia suffering mother as he stole money from both to fund his addiction. Graham... Read more
9 years prison for 180mph getaway driver
24th August 2012
A getaway driver that reached speeds of 180mph as he attempted to evade the police has been sentenced to nine years in prison for conspiracy to burgle, conspiracy to steal... Read more
2 in court over Olympic torch disturbances
23rd August 2012
Two men have appeared in court in connection with disturbances when the Olympic torch relay passed through Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Eamon Barry Millar, aged 27, and Shaun Anthony McIntyre, aged 38,... Read more
Trustee jailed for theft from blind charity
22nd August 2012
A former trustee of the 'Fund for the Blind and Partially Sighted' has been given a 32 month prison sentence after being found guilty of stealing £120,000 from the charity. An... Read more
Compensation for Olympic torchbearer
14th August 2012
The woman who was carrying the Olympic torch when a youth emerged from the crowd and tried to grab it is to receive £100 compensation, with an officer injured in... Read more
High Court urges swift NI law reform
3rd August 2012
A High Court judge has warned of the need to expedite Northern Ireland law reform, saying the current proposals before the Assembly should not be allowed to "gather dust". Mr Justice... Read more
Derry court confusion over identity of accused
1st August 2012
A case at Londonderry Magistrates Court in Northern Ireland began with confusion over whether they had the correct man in the dock. Martin Michael McDonagh was to appear in the court... Read more
5 year ban for Belfast drunk driver
31st July 2012
Belfast man Carl Dougherty, aged 29, has been banned from driving for five years after committing a number offences that began with drunk driving in east Belfast, Northern Ireland. Police attempted... Read more
People jailed for not paying fines in NI up 76%
31st July 2012
There has been a 76% increase in the number of people going to prison in Northern Ireland for non-payment of court ordered fines in the two years since a report... Read more
£20m to reduce Northern Ireland crime
27th July 2012
Justice Minister David Ford has announced that a £20million pot has been created to tackle crime in Northern Ireland via various projects. The money has been generated in part by using... Read more
Northern Ireland criminals target agriculture
26th July 2012
Farmers in Northern Ireland have been shocked by the news of a second large scale theft of sheep in the province, just a week after 200 were stolen at a... Read more
Carroll murder sentences to be reviewed
18th June 2012
The Director of Public Prosecutions in Northern Ireland, Barra McGrory QC, has released a statement confirming that he has sought leave to refer the sentences of both men convicted of... Read more
Review of murder sentencing in Northern Ireland
11th June 2012
Justice Minister David Ford has confirmed that there will be a review of sentencing in all murder cases in Northern Ireland. The 14 year minimum sentence imposed on John Paul Wootton... Read more
New minor offences police powers in NI
30th May 2012
Police in Northern Ireland will have new powers to deal with minor offences from next week. A system of fixed penalty notices will allow police officers to issue £40 or... Read more
2hrs in prison for answering phone in court
9th May 2012
Paddy Sweeney, of Marlborough Terrace in Derry, Northern Ireland, was put in a prison cell for two hours for answering his mobile phone during a sitting at Londonderry Magistrates Court. Mr... Read more
Public Prosecution Service accepts Manslaughter plea
2nd May 2012
Gary Moane, 36, from Lisolvan Park, entered a plea of guilty to the manslaughter of Ciaran Woods in Tempo in July 2010. Mr Moane was originally charged with murder... Read more
Northern Ireland criminal courts not to be televised
2nd May 2012
The Justice Minister David Ford has announced Northern Ireland will not follow Scotland in televising any aspect of criminal trials at this time. His comments came following an assembly... Read more
Road adoption dispute facilitates burglary
18th April 2012
The owner of a home in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, says burglars took advantage of poor lighting in the area to break into their home while his family was sleeping and... Read more
Prison sentence for racist Twitter comments
27th March 2012
A student who made racially offensive comments on Twitter about Fabrice Muamba, the footballer who suffered a cardiac arrest during a match and is now in hospital, has been given... Read more
Newry woman given 14yrs for murder of homeless man
23rd March 2012
A second person has been given a prison sentence in connection with the 'horrific' murder of a homeless Polish man, Marek Muszynski, in 2009. Newry woman Lindsay White, aged 23, was... Read more
MP charged with assault
1st March 2012
MP Eric Joyce was arrested on Wednesday night following an incident at a House of Commons bar. Mr Joyce is a Labour MP representing Falkirk. The disturbance allegedly... Read more
30% of NI prison sentences involve non-payment of fines
14th February 2012
David Ford faced questions in the Assembly yesterday on the numbers of people who are in prison in Northern as a result of non-payment of fines. Questions were raised of... Read more
Northern Ireland legal aid reform proposed
3rd February 2012
A reform of the Northern Ireland legal aid system has been proposed by Justice Minister David Ford that would see defendants deemed to be of 'sufficient means' having to pay... Read more
Northern Ireland criminal cases criticised as too slow
24th January 2012
A report has criticised the speed of justice in Northern Ireland, noting that some cases take twice as long to dispose of as in England and Wales. The report calls... Read more
Protesters occupy vacant former bank in Belfast
16th January 2012
A Belfast city centre property which was formerly a Bank of Ireland building has been occupied by a dozen protesters from the 'Occupy Belfast' group. Police have not yet attempted to... Read more
New criminal powers used by police over 4000 times
13th January 2012
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that it has used new powers to deal with minor criminal offences more than 4,000 times to date. The new powers enable... Read more
Celebrity chef cautioned by police for shoplifting
10th January 2012
Anthony Worrall Thompson, one of the most well known celebrity chefs in the UK, has been cautioned by police after being arrested for shoplifting at a Tesco store in Reading.... Read more
Woman given jail sentence following manslaughter conviction
6th January 2012
Caroline Meeking, the woman found guilty of causing the death of her husband Alan Meeking, has been sentenced to serve two years in prison. Mrs Meeking had been found guilty... Read more
Stats on non-payment of criminal fines released
19th December 2011
Northern Ireland news website The Detail has published figures that show the high number of people being imprisoned for the non-payment of criminal fines. The results highlight the fact that... Read more
Assembly calls for tougher criminal sentences
30th November 2011
The Northern Ireland Assembly yesterday voted for a motion calling for tougher prison sentences for those committing attacks on the elderly. Some MLAs warned of the dangers of interfering with... Read more
Legal Aid paid to Northern Ireland Criminal Solicitors criticised
23rd November 2011
Stormont’s Public Accounts Committee has criticised a number of groups including the Legal Services Commission (“LSC”) and criminal solicitors in relation to the criminal legal aid spend in Northern Ireland. ... Read more
Ex-security chief urges discussions to decriminalise cannabis
18th November 2011
The former head of MI5, Baroness Manningham-Buller will use a speech to the all-party parliamentary drugs group to call for the decriminalisation of cannabis. Baroness Manningham-Buller joins a long list... Read more
Court Clerk first person convicted under Bribery Act
18th November 2011
Munir Yakub Patel, a former court clerk at Redbridge Magistrates’ Court, has been jailed for 6 years for accepting a bribe to avoid logging details of a parking offence on... Read more
Police investigate assault on man during football match violence
17th November 2011
Following the scenes of violence that marred the Tyrone county football league final between Carrickmore and Dromore last Sunday the police have confirmed that they are investigating an assault of... Read more
Former Police Officer pleads guilty to forging witness statement
16th November 2011
Former policeman Gary Paul Millar has admitted perverting the course of justice and forging a witness statement. The 32 year old former officer failed to investigate a complaint of assault... Read more
Son of Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour released from prison
15th November 2011
Charlie Gilmore, the son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, who was jailed for 16 months for violent disorder has been released from prison. The criminal conviction relates to offences... Read more
10 years jail for fraudulent VAT claims of fake company
14th November 2011
Former policeman Nigel Cranswick has been jailed for 10 years at Newcastle Crown Court for conspiracy to cheat the public revenue. Several other co-defendants have also received similar sentences for... Read more
Criminal conviction for husband who waived loaded gun at love rival
11th November 2011
A husband who waived a loaded shotgun in a threatening manner at his estranged wife and the man with whom he suspected she was having an affair with has been... Read more
Police clamp down on bail breaches and court absentees
11th November 2011
The PSNI have confirmed that 130 people have been arrested in the Derry area within the last month for evading court and breaching their bail conditions. ‘Operation Relentless’ was launched... Read more
Police Ombudsman receives 16,000 complaints in 5 years
11th November 2011
The Police Ombudsman has released an equality report tracking trends in the make up of the 16,000 complaints he has received since 2006. The report showed young men are the... Read more
Measures to tackle gang and youth criminality
7th November 2011
The Home Office have published their plans to tackle gang and youth violence in the UK. The growing number of young persons involved in criminal behaviour was particularly apparent during... Read more
Two men stand trial for Antrim barracks murders
7th November 2011
The trial of two men charged with murder at a Northern Ireland army barracks began today. Colin Duffy, 43, and Brian Shivers, 45, have been charged with the murder of... Read more
Northern Ireland Criminal Solicitor becomes head of the PPS
7th November 2011
Sir Alastair Fraser has been succeeded as director of public prosecutions by Northern Ireland criminal solicitor Barra McGrory QC. The post has been vacant since Sir Fraser retired over a... Read more
Legal Aid increased for Northern Ireland Criminal Solicitors
4th November 2011
The High Court has increased the level of legal aid paid to two firms of Northern Irish Criminal Solicitors and their QC for acting in two criminal appeals. Mr Justice... Read more
Prosecution delay leads to bank theft charges being dropped
3rd November 2011
Charges brought against Coalisland man Ciaran Devlin relating to the alleged theft of £7,000 from a County Tyrone Ulster Bank branch have been dismissed at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court. District Judge John... Read more
Kimberley-Clark plead guilty to health and safety breaches
2nd November 2011
Kimberley-Clark has pleaded guilty at Barrow Magistrates’ Court to charges relating to health and safety breaches at their factory in Barrow. The charges follow the death in 2007 of factory... Read more
Questioning continues over murder allegation in Derry
31st October 2011
A man, aged 31, is still being questioned on suspicion of murder after the stabbing to death of a man in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Christopher McGaughey, aged 56, was attacked at... Read more
Two men charged with Possession with Intent to Supply in Belfast
26th October 2011
Eight thousand ecstasy tablets with an estimated street value of £80,000 were marked MTV, a court has heard. Police claim the drugs were destined for distribution during the MTV Music... Read more
Judge warns jury in Cardy murder trial
25th October 2011
The Judge hearing the Jennifer Cardy murder trial, Mr Justice Weatherup, has warned the jury in the trial that they should not focus on the accused Robert Black’s past convictions... Read more
Closing speeches in Joanna Yeates murder trial
25th October 2011
Barristers for the prosecution and defence will address the jury in the Joanna Yeates murder trial for the last time today. The trial judge, Mr Justice Fields, is expected to... Read more
Bribery Act 2010: First Conviction
25th October 2011
Following the commencement of the Bribery Act in July of this year a former Magistrates’ Court official, Munir Patel, has become the first person to be successfully prosecuted under the... Read more
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