Irish judge creates history by becoming the first woman to lead European Court of Human Rights

Irish judge Síofra O’Leary, who has been elected as the first female president of the European Court of Human Rights, has been hailed as “historic” and “a source of pride” for Ireland. The Judge from Dublin, who has been vice-president of the court since January, will take up the three-year role in November. replacing Iceland’s … Read more

Ireland welcomes decision by Council of Europe on Northern Ireland legacy issues

The Council of Europe Committee of Ministers has published a decision in relation to a group of Northern Ireland legacy cases (McKerr vs UK), following an examination of legacy issues in the context of the introduction of the UK’s Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill on 17 May. The decision noted the concerns and questions that … Read more