# law-reform-commission - Today’s News
A new report by the commission has looked at possible amendments to the Defamation Act.
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# law-reform-commission - Wednesday 5 June, 2019
The Law Reform Commission is looking into the topic.
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# law-reform-commission - Tuesday 2 October, 2018
The Law Reform Commission recommended changes after the Eamonn Lillis trial.
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# law-reform-commission - Friday 27 July, 2018
The Law Reform Commission is examining a number of issues in relation to rape cases.
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# law-reform-commission - Saturday 31 December, 2016
Women’s Aid said in some cases ex-partners have advertised their partners on escort sites without their consent or knowledge.
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# law-reform-commission - Monday 25 April, 2016
The Law Reform Commission is asking for submissions on the issue.
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# law-reform-commission - Sunday 31 May, 2015
Young people want more regulation in the area.
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# law-reform-commission - Monday 15 December, 2014
The Law Reform Commission says difficulties have emerged in specific cases.
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# law-reform-commission - Wednesday 26 November, 2014
The law has been questioned in cases involving convicted killers like Catherine Nevin and Eamonn Lillis.
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# law-reform-commission - Thursday 20 November, 2014
The Law Reform Commission says there are gaps in the harassment laws that need to be addressed.
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# law-reform-commission - Wednesday 19 November, 2014
The report published today looks at the need for regulation specific to online harassment.
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# law-reform-commission - Monday 30 June, 2014
Would cameras in courtrooms encourage the public to engage with the justice system?
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# law-reform-commission - Wednesday 15 January, 2014
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.
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# law-reform-commission - Thursday 11 July, 2013
The vote will ask the public to decide on the existence of an Appeals Court between the High Court and the Supreme Court.
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# law-reform-commission - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
The report also recommends the Parole Board should be established on an independent statutory basis.
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Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…
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# law-reform-commission - Monday 15 April, 2013
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.
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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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Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Monday.
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The Law Reform Commission is also recommending that up to three additional jurors are selected for long-running trials.
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# law-reform-commission - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
The report recommends legislation so that family left behind can apply to allow interim management of the missing person’s property.
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# law-reform-commission - Sunday 5 August, 2012
As repossessions increase, Ireland’s sheriffs find themselves in the news more and more. Here’s all you need to know about them.
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# law-reform-commission - Friday 4 May, 2012
The Spent Convictions Bill will strike out some convictions if the person has not been convicted again within a certain period.
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# law-reform-commission - Monday 30 January, 2012
A new report by the Law Reform Commission recommends that a register of professional home carers should be set up.
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# law-reform-commission - Thursday 19 January, 2012
The Law Reform Commission also says that sentencing for drug and firearm offences should be reviewed.
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# law-reform-commission - Tuesday 20 December, 2011
The Law Reform Commission has suggested a number of measures aimed at helping the families of people who go missing in Ireland.
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# law-reform-commission - Monday 25 July, 2011
Report published today recommends 16- and 17-year-olds are allowed to give their consent or refusal for medical treatment.
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# law-reform-commission - Friday 24 June, 2011
New legislation published by Alan Shatter will give legal protection to citizens acting as ‘Good Samaritans’.
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# law-reform-commission - Wednesday 29 December, 2010
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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# law-reform-commission - Tuesday 21 December, 2010
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Met Eireann says we should prepare for a white Christmas, while AA warns of 5 hour commutes; the Sun finds heroin in RTE and a cure for the common cough.
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# law-reform-commission - Thursday 16 December, 2010
Nine things you really, really need to know by 9am: support for Fianna Fail and Labour is down, while Fine Gael and Sinn Fein bounce; the European Court of Human Rights issues a ruling on Ireland’s abortion laws, and the shocking truth about the Rubberbandits.
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