Rich protected at either side of the law

Two recent court verdicts have highlighted, often through conflicting interpretations, our national fascination with the law, and our passion for justice.

The pain caused by so many aspects of the Michaela McAreavey murder trial in Mauritius has understandably received a huge amount of attention.

But the conviction of Carol Hawkins, Adam Clayton’s former housekeeper and personal assistant, for stealing €2.8m from the U2 bass player, tells us a lot more about ourselves.