Capping of damages in personal injury cases is constitutionally permissible, says Law Reform Commission
The Commission examined similar legislation in other jurisdictions including the UK and Australia.
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The Commission examined similar legislation in other jurisdictions including the UK and Australia.
White-collar crimes and child offenders were given particular consideration in a new report from the Law Reform Commission.
Soft tissue, or whiplash claims, are the most common claims made in Ireland.
A new report by the commission has looked at possible amendments to the Defamation Act.
The Law Reform Commission is looking into the topic.
The Law Reform Commission recommended changes after the Eamonn Lillis trial.
The Law Reform Commission is examining a number of issues in relation to rape cases.
Women’s Aid said in some cases ex-partners have advertised their partners on escort sites without their consent or knowledge.
The Law Reform Commission is asking for submissions on the issue.
Young people want more regulation in the area.
The Law Reform Commission says difficulties have emerged in specific cases.
The law has been questioned in cases involving convicted killers like Catherine Nevin and Eamonn Lillis.
The Law Reform Commission says there are gaps in the harassment laws that need to be addressed.
The report published today looks at the need for regulation specific to online harassment.
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The easing of the in camera rule in Irish family courts will see many social issues come to light – many of which may have been hidden behind from the public for generations, writes Katherine Irwin.
The vote will ask the public to decide on the existence of an Appeals Court between the High Court and the Supreme Court.
The report also recommends the Parole Board should be established on an independent statutory basis.
While the report expressed concerns over interpreters being present for jury discussion, FLAC have said that deaf and blind people should still be able to take part in non-criminal trials.
A report being launched today wants EU citizens and other long-term residents to be included in panels to sit on juries.
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The Law Reform Commission is also recommending that up to three additional jurors are selected for long-running trials.
The report recommends legislation so that family left behind can apply to allow interim management of the missing person’s property.
As repossessions increase, Ireland’s sheriffs find themselves in the news more and more. Here’s all you need to know about them.
The Spent Convictions Bill will strike out some convictions if the person has not been convicted again within a certain period.
A new report by the Law Reform Commission recommends that a register of professional home carers should be set up.
The Law Reform Commission also says that sentencing for drug and firearm offences should be reviewed.
The Law Reform Commission has suggested a number of measures aimed at helping the families of people who go missing in Ireland.
Report published today recommends 16- and 17-year-olds are allowed to give their consent or refusal for medical treatment.
New legislation published by Alan Shatter will give legal protection to citizens acting as ‘Good Samaritans’.
Bill paves the way for the introduction of criminal liability over workplace deaths and deaths arising from faulty products and services.
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