What Bugsy Malone gang shows us about youth crime in 1970s Dublin The term was used to describe a gang of youths who were associated with various crimes in Dublin's inner city in 1976 Crime • 22 Nov
Why do people break traffic rules and laws? The puzzle of why some people obey and others disobey traffic laws extends beyond enforcement to the fabric of society itself Society • 21 Nov
All you need to know about the Office of the Ombudsman The Office is where to go with complaints about the actions or decisions of a wide range of public service providers Ombudsman's Office • 09 Nov
5 reasons why it is difficult to define the family in Irish Law The ongoing delay in announcing a referendum on the definition of family reflects the complexity of the issue Family • 17 Oct
What is online harm - and how do we define it? Tackling online harm should begin with a clear idea of the goal being pursued and involve proactive internet regulation Media • 29 Sep
What is the Climate Action Plan legal challenge all about? The action against the Government is one of over 2,300 climate-related legal cases worldwide and may have important consequences Climate Change • 27 Sep
Will new EU regulations put manners on the cryptocurrency market? The new MiCA regulation protects the customer by seeking to close down nearly all the scams carried out using crypto assets Cryptocurrencies • 21 Sep
What's needed to reduce the high level of reoffending in Ireland? With 6 in 10 of those released from prison reoffending within three years, it's clear the justice system alone can't solve this issue Crime • 18 Sep
What goes on at the Workplace Relations Commission? The WRC is a one stop shop for the resolution of a myriad of employment law issues and disputes Work and careers • 01 Sep
Trump out on cash bail: how does US system work? As Trump is released from jail on a $200,000 bond, an expert explains the US cash bail system Donald Trump • 28 Aug
Cúirt TV: is it time for Irish court cases to be televised? It would be compelling and legally instructive for the public to access TV coverage of many important court cases law • 09 Aug
All you need to know about bank holidays in Ireland We love our bank holidays in Ireland, but where did they come from and who gets to decide when they are? Ireland • 04 Aug
How much do you really know about crime and justice? A criminologist poses some quiz questions about the Irish criminal justice process, crime rates and other topics law • 24 Jul
A video of me has gone viral - what are my rights? Let's look at some aspects of the question and explore some laws that may be relevant law • 04 Jul
Why can't the State be honest with us about patient safety? The need for legislation on patient safety shows the lack of an open approach to how the State deals with people seeking healthcare Health • 20 Jun
What happens when global icons enter the public domain? And why a Winnie the Pooh horror movie was perfectly legal to make as long as they didn't have Winnie in a red shirt Copyright • 15 Jun
What are Twitter's legal obligations on stopping disinformation? While Elon Musk's platform still has obligations to combat disinformation under EU law, the true extent of these remains uncertain law • 07 Jun
The issues with Ireland's 'women in the home' constitution clause Article 41.2 was built on the myth of the male breadwinner, which impacted women differently depending on their background Ireland • 08 Mar
Why Irish republican Art O'Brien took on British courts in 1923 O'Brien's legal action against his deportation had the unintended effect of strengthening British civil liberties legislation History • 03 Mar
All you need to know about Financial Fair Play regulations You can trace the origins of these regulations back to 1995 and the Bosman case, but they've evolved hugely since then Soccer • 14 Feb
Is the proposed 'Fagin's law' an actual change to Irish law? The new law concerns the grooming of children into crime, but it's open to question if it actually fills a particular gap in Irish law Ireland • 09 Feb
Is there such a thing as an official cover band? It's one thing to do cover versions of a famous band, but what's the story when it comes to the legal ins and out? law • 03 Feb
What's the new legislation on assisted decision-making about? Rather than presuming someone can't make their own decisions because they have a diagnosis of a cognitive impairment, we have to support them law • 25 Jan
So you've found some priceless treasure buried in the garden... How has Ireland addressed the moral and legal questions around the discovery of treasures within the State? Ethics • 19 Jan
Can behavioural science improve the Irish justice system? While the application of behavioural insightts to justice policy is at an early stage, there are examples worldwide of how this could work law • 19 Dec 22
