🔴 NI Dept of Health confirms 87 new cases of #coronavirus — that’s the first time the number has been below 100 in six months.

Many congratulations to Mrs Justice Keegan on the news of her appointment as the first Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland from September 2021. Read more: barofni.com/news/congratul…

Some lawyers have argued in support of the government’s actions. Other lawyers have argued in support of the rights of those affected. All have done their professional duty to their client, irrespective of personal or political belief. All are essential to the rule of law.

Wow. Emma Watson joined the IBA Conference in Miami today to speak at the seminar “Men of quality respect women’s equality” Very apt considering our own LCJ launched the Legal Diversity Project on 22nd October. A great way to bring the conversation to a global stage. Bar of NI

Sarah Ramsey KC chairing the Forum for Barristers and Advocates session entitled, “Has the pandemic infected or enhanced advocacy, access to Justice and the rule of law?” Bar of NI #IBAMiami

Thought provoking, informed & challenging exchange of knowledge at our domestic abuse conference today. Q&A session still to come this afternoon.

"The cab rank rule is a bedrock obligation for the independent referral Bar." Read the joint statement on the cab rank rule from the Four Bars: barofni.com/news/cab-rank-…

Delighted to see students from my Alma Mater winning the Mock Trial Competition. Congratulations to BelfastRoyalAcademy 🌟

A pleasure to sponsor and host the wonderful Pro Bono Choir at Stormont last night, a talented amateur choir of Bar of NI and Law Society of Northern Ireland lawyers singing for good causes, in this case Include Youth and National Autistic Society Northern Ireland For once, the Hill was alive with the sound of (good) music..

The "Advancing the Rule of Law" series begins with a panel event on the Illegal Migration Bill. Bar Library members & non-members welcome to attend: 📅 Tues. 20 June, 4pm-5:45pm 📍Inn of Court, RCJ, Belfast A free event - registration via: [email protected] essential.

Looking forward to this very timely and important discussion on concerns with #IllegalMigrationBill Bar of NI as part of Rule of Law Committee. Grateful to be invited to speak on the panel along with Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Claire Hanna Law Centre NI, Ronan Lavery KC and Helena Wilson BL.

The approach to the end of the legal term can be hectic for practitioners - making it difficult to switch off when it's finally time to take some downtime. Thankfully LawCare has provided some helpful tips for getting the most out of your break. lawcare.org.uk/get-informatio…

It was a pleasure to return to ⁦BelfastRoyalAcademy⁩ last week. The wig & gown proved to be a hit. m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

⚖️Aoife is a barrister who qualified to practise in 2019 ⚖️ Since then, Aoife has witnessed colleagues dropping out of the profession because of unfair and unreasonable payment delays of up to six months. #AtATippingPoint

⚖️How can an incoming Westminster government advance the rule of law? ⚖️ Join us for a panel discussion on Thurs 01 Feb. 2024, Royal Courts of Justice, Belfast. Pleased to host this event in conjunction with JUSTICE #RuleOfLaw #democracy #law #legalevents

Hear from the leaders of the four Young Bars across Ireland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales, and Scotland in the feature interview of December's Bar Review. Each reflect on their unique and varied journeys to the Bar and the future of the professio across the four

Judgment has been handed down this morning in the matter of an application by Noeleen McAleenon for Judicial Review (Appellant) UKSC 2023/0092: supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-202…

Many thanks to everyone who participated in and attended last night's Pro Bono Choir Midsummer Melodies concert. The stunning surroundings of the Great Hall made for a very special evening that was thoroughly enjoyed by all. All funds raised will go towards supporting the vital