Man accused of naming woman in rugby rape trial stays away from court
A man accused of using social media to name the woman at the centre of a rape trial involving two rugby stars stayed away from court as his case was
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More than twice as many NI patients on year-long surgery waiting list as England
The number enduring lengthy waits for some surgical procedures in Northern Ireland was higher than in England this year, NHS statistics revealed. More than 10,000 patients were on the list
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Court to hear challenge to decision to prosecute woman over abortion pills
The High Court in Belfast is set to hear a legal challenge to a decision to prosecute a woman who obtained abortion pills for her teenage daughter. Unlike other parts
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Abortion pill accused in ‘fear and pain’ over pending NI prosecution
A woman accused of obtaining abortion pills for her teenage daughter is in “fear and pain” over her pending prosecution. On Thursday the High Court in Belfast is set to
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Westminster inquiry to examine whether UK Government has role in NI abortion law
A new Westminster inquiry is to examine whether the Government has a responsibility to reform abortion laws in Northern Ireland. The Women and Equalities Committee will also assess whether the
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Sinn Fein president unreservedly apologises to ‘failed’ alleged abuse victim
The president of Sinn Fein has unreservedly apologised to an alleged sex abuse victim who claims the party covered up her allegations against one of its members. Mairia Cahill had
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Better support sought for people representing themselves in court
More support should be offered to those who represent themselves in court to ensure they get a fair trial, researchers have suggested. Ulster University academics have examined the barriers people
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Survey reveals majority ready to discuss palliative care with health professional
Research carried out on behalf of the All Ireland Institute for Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) has shown that seven in ten people believe that if palliative care could help
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RUC ‘did not investigate after receiving information about alleged child abuse’
The Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) had information about alleged abuse of children a decade before it was reported but did not investigate it, the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland said.
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PSNI investigation ‘failed’ alleged abuse victim because of case’s IRA angle
Alleged child abuse victim Mairia Cahill was “failed” by a disjointed Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) investigation, a watchdog said. In 2010 Ms Cahill, a grand-niece of prominent Belfast
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