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Very good summary of the arguments in court today re constitutionality of JAC bill by Órla O'Donnell along with some of the points made at last night's TriCON seminar on the reference rte.ie/news/courts/20…

This is a cop-out! The wording 'strive to support care' means no legal obligation & the proposal to recognise family beyond the marital family is dropped. Not what the Citizens' Assembly voted for! How frustrating! irishtimes.com/politics/2023/…

My thoughts on the 'Woman in the home' referendum after this morning's reports on the wording: Beware the referendum proposal on the women in the home – all is not as it seems thejournal.ie/prev/6228476/d…

For anyone who couldn't make our event a few weeks back to celebrate the Heneghan event and missed the story of Tomás' journey in taking the case, you can now watch the event back here: youtube.com/watch?v=NDv1LX…

The Supreme Court has upheld the Constitutionality of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill - this means it now passes and can never again be questioned as to its constitutionality. Looking forward to what will be a fascinating judgment on this.

Delighted to see my research article on the surveillance legislative framework referred to by Cormac O'Keeffe in recent Irish Examiner article "Update laws to criminalise gangs 'spying on gardaí', says law expert" irishexaminer.com/news/courtandc… UL School of Law Centre for Crime, Justice & Victim Studies (CCJVS) Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences @UL

📅 CCJVS Conference 22 Feb 2024 📅 Centre for Crime, Justice & Victim Studies (CCJVS) at UL School of Law is co-hosting an event with Victims Of Crime Helpline on 22 Feb 2024. This will be a great way to mark the European Day for Victims of Crime 2024. Registrations/RSVP's may be directed to [email protected]

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I am delighted to have a chapter -with, Prof. Gautam Gulati, Professor Shane Kilcommins & Colum Dunne -in this important edited collection, 'Police Custody in Ireland', edited by the indefatigable Professor Yvonne Daly. It is wonderful, too, to be in such esteemed company. UL School of Law UL School of Medicine

Court of Appeal judge Ms Justice Úna Ní Raifeartaigh elected as Ireland’s judge on European Court of Human Rights. irishtimes.com/crime-law/cour…

Published this Friday.... Read the report at sexualviolence.ie/post/words-mat…

"Words Matter: Guidance for Media Reporting on Sexual Violence in Ireland" is now published. Written by our Director, Dr Susan Leahy in partnership with Sexual Violence Centre Cork, and funded by the We are now Research Ireland, this document offers the media advice in informing the public about sexual violence.

Dr Clíona de Bhailís, We are now Research Ireland Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre, is still looking for young people and their supporters to take part in her important and timely research about the #ADMCA and she has extended the age range up to 24 years of age. Please share widely

**New Publication Alert** An article written by Professor Yvonne Daly & Dr Alan Cusack on the establishment of the Irish Mendez Centre for Investigative Interviewing has just been published in the latest edition of the Garda Review. An Garda Síochána Prof Dave Walsh #implemendez COST

On 15 Nov, Dr Andrew, Dr Dr Alan Cusack & Dr Bláithín O'Shea presented the Community Access Support Teams (CAST) pilot at the Northern Police Research Webinar. CAST is a health-led, collaborative policing programme which will provide 24/7 response to people w/mental health issues.

We are looking forward to seeing these two key titles in print in early December. Both have gone to press. More details can be found here: claruspress.ie

Congratulations to Dr Laura Donnellan on the publication of Sport and the Law, Second Edition 🥳 Laura Donnellan examines legal disputes arising from sponsorship deals, doping allegations, injuries sustained on the sports field and more. Access here: claruspress.ie/shop/sport-and… #SDG16

On 11 Dec, Dr Andrew & Dr Bláithín O'Shea presented to students of the PGDip in Serious Crime Investigation. The PGDip allows students to capitalise on existing expertise in modern policing & develop an advanced insight into the legal issues surrounding serious crime investigation.

New UL course to provide bespoke training solution for GSOC The new programme offers a comprehensive & accredited training solution to address key skills needed for An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission ul.ie/news/new-ul-co… #StudyatUL

On 6 March 2025, the School of Law was delighted to welcome the Court of Appeal to University Of Limerick during the Court's historic first sitting in Limerick. Staff & students received fascinating insights about the work of the Court and also heard from judicial assistants about their role (1/2).