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Derision over 'cowardly' Lawyer X investigator decision

The state government's decision to disband a probe into Victoria's Lawyer X scandal has been met with criticism from former judges and legal experts.

AAP · Jun 27, 2023

Keir Starmer failed to consult watchdog about new role after leaving CPS

Exclusive: Labour leader did not contact Acoba about taking up role at top firm in 2014, it has emerged

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023

Lawyer X scandal: special investigator’s office closes with chances of prosecution ‘effectively nil’

Head of OSI argued any further work would be a ‘waste of time’ but Victorian attorney general says decision to lay charges rests with the DPP

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2023

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No charges over Lawyer X as investigator's office shut

Disgraced barrister Nicola Gobbo and the police who used her as an informant will not face criminal charges as a special investigator's office is scrapped.

AAP · Jun 27, 2023

Minister insists Dermot Kennedy's comments would not be considered hate speech

Following singer Dermot Kennedy's apology to the Travelling Community, some online commentators suggested that the singer could have been sent to prison for five years if Justice Minister Helen McEntee's hate crime legislation was enacted

Dublin Live · Jun 24, 2023

McEntee says Dermot Kennedy would not be penalised under hate crime legislation

EXCLUSIVE: Following singer Dermot Kennedy's apology to the Travelling Community, some online commentators suggested that the singer could have been sent to prison for five years if Justice Minister Helen McEntee's hate crime legislation was enacted

Irish Mirror · Jun 23, 2023

Should Victoria’s DPP have laid charges over Lawyer X scandal?

Even if the state’s top prosecutor thinks evidence may not be optimal for conviction, she would have a duty to hand this to a jury

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2023

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Netflix show unleashes wave of MeToo allegations in Taiwan

Self-ruled island’s reckoning with sexual harassment and assault has been a long time coming.

Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2023

George Nkencho: GSOC to send file to DPP as family releases statement

27-year-old George Nkencho was shot to death by a member of An Garda Siochana outside his home in west Dublin in 2020

Dublin Live · Jun 19, 2023

George Nkencho family react as GSOC sends file to DPP over fatal garda shooting

Mr Nkencho, 27, was killed outside his west Dublin home in December 2020 after being shot multiple times by members of a Garda armed support unit

Irish Mirror · Jun 19, 2023

Taiwan’s ‘West Wing’-style hit completely ignores China. For some, that’s the draw

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Plagiarism rumors. Election rallies featuring inflated batons and cheers for “frozen garlic.” Boozy karaoke after-parties.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 15, 2023

GAA legend being investigated for fraud checked into psychiatric hospital earlier this year

The sportsman claimed he needed the cash to pay for life-saving cancer treatment in America

Irish Mirror · Jun 14, 2023

Sophie Toscan du Plantier's family make desperate bid to shield elderly parents from disturbing murder updates

Sophie's Family Shields Elderly Parents from Murder Updates

Irish Mirror · Jun 14, 2023

Family of man who died in jail to sue State after DPP decide against officers’ prosecution

Ivan Rosney, 37, became unwell and died on September 28, 2020, after he was restrained by several prison officers at Cloverhill Prison in Dublin.

Irish Mirror · Jun 12, 2023

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Irish Mirror · Jun 9, 2023

Teen who died after being hit by wing mirror of van as she got off school bus was 'in prime of her life'

No criminal prosecution will arise out of the death of Aisling Kennedy, 13, an inquest has heard.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023

Taiwan’s ruling party rocked by sexual harassment claims

President apologises for second time in a week as politics and media embroiled in #MeToo allegations

Irish Mirror · Jun 6, 2023

Man accused of flying drone over Dublin Airport has charge upgraded and could face jury trial

Following submissions from defence solicitor Donal Quigley, the judge removed one condition that barred the accused from going within two kilometres of the airport without garda permission.

The New Daily · Jun 2, 2023

Lehrmann inquiry exposes delicate balance of justice

After 13 days of public hearings, an inquiry is about to consider what went wrong during Canberra's biggest trial in years.

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Irish Mirror · Jun 1, 2023

Case of man accused of murdering stepdad in Wexford heard in underground carpark of courthouse

The accused is further charged with two counts of attempting to escape from Enniscorthy Garda Station while in garda custody

ABC News · May 29, 2023

Attorney-General apologises to Ryan Kimball's family after media reveals decision not to appeal

Graeme Kimball learnt Queensland's Attorney-General would not appeal the sentence given to the 17-year-old driver of the car his son was a passenger in when journalists called him.

The New Daily · May 25, 2023

Senior cop fronts inquiry on Higgins case file error

A police error which saw former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' counselling notes being provided to the defence team is to be examined

The Conversation · May 25, 2023

Lehrmann inquiry: what's a director of public prosecutions or DPP? A legal expert explains

Australian public prosecutors are far less visible than defence lawyers, judges and police, yet they are the most powerful actors in the criminal justice system.

AAP · May 25, 2023

Lehrmann prosecutor 'blurred lines' for police: inquiry

An independent inquiry into how the justice system handled Brittany Higgins' rape allegations is examining why police are confused on when to charge a suspect.

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

Taiwan’s choice: who will replace Tsai Ing-wen as president amid China tensions?

The presidential election in 2024 will be decided by 23.5 million people voting on a range of issues, but how each party intends to deal with China looms large

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Senior cop denies officers were 'unsupportive' of Brittany Higgins during investigation into alleged rape

Detective Superintendent Scott Moller refutes suggestion having five police officers surround Ms Higgins after she gave a second police interview went against their usual victim-centric approach.

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