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School gets extra state funding to pay for security for Enoch Burke

Enoch Burke represented himself in a High Court hearing on Wednesday, during which he accused a judge of ‘filibustering’.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025

McGregor appeal material to be referred to DPP amid perjury concern

Nikita Hand successfully sued Conor McGregor in a civil court over an incident in which he was alleged to have ‘brutally raped and battered’ her.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

McGregor could use Lawrence appeal as ‘avatar’ to reduce legal bill, court told

Conor McGregor has paid the legal fees of his co-defendant in a civil case, James Lawrence.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Jury resumes deliberations over Gerry Adams libel action against BBC

The former Sinn Fein leader claims he was subject to a ‘grievous smear’.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

Jury in Adams action against BBC to resume deliberations on Friday

The jury in Gerry Adams’ libel action against the BBC will continue deliberations on Friday morning.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

Jury begins deliberating in Gerry Adams’ libel action against BBC

Former Sinn Fein leader Mr Adams alleges a BBC Spotlight programme, and an accompanying online story, defamed him.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

Jury in Adams libel case expected to begin deliberations on Thursday

The former president of Sinn Fein is suing the BBC over a claim that he sanctioned the killing of informer Denis Donaldson in 2006.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

Judge continues summarising evidence in Gerry Adams libel trial

The high-profile trial at Dublin High Court has entered its fifth week.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

Judge says Adams libel case jury not asked to give ‘verdict on Irish history’

The former Sinn Fein leader is suing the BBC over a claim in a documentary alleging that he sanctioned the murder of an MI5 informer in 2006.

Evening Standard · May 23, 2025

Gerry Adams had reputation as ‘warmonger’, victims’ campaigner tells court

Mr Adams is suing the BBC over a claim made by a source in a documentary that alleged he had sanctioned the killing of a former Sinn Fein official.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025