Law Reform Commission

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<p>A total of 32 people in the district court had a case related to speeding dismissed for donating to the poor box. Picture: file</p>

munster

Bandon second to Dublin for speeding cases struck out in lieu of poor box donations

Bandon’s seven cases second only to the 11 such cases in Dublin

<p>The news that tens of thousands of sexual images of girls and women have been shared without their consent may provide the final push to get legislation passed. Picture: iStock</p>

comment-analysis

Image-based sexual abuse: Law alone cannot solve the problem

<p>The LRC said there are fundamental differences between the objectives of a period of detention for child offenders and a period of imprisonment for adults. File picture: iStock</p>

court and crime

Suspended sentences should not be used on juvenile offenders says new report

business

Vow to improve ODCE resources

news

Government needs to do more to tackle 'white collar crime', Commission says

ourview

Corporate criminality: Vigilance is essential

Single media watchdog suggested as part of defamation law review

A single oversight body for all media including online media is being considered as part of a major review of defamation law.

Thu, 30 Aug, 2018

Reform body proposes changes to overhaul CPO process

The Law Reform Commission (LRC) has published a paper proposing major changes as to how compulsory purchase orders (CPO) are conducted.

Thu, 14 Dec, 2017

Family law - A cruel struggle

Twenty years ago the Law Reform Commission called for a modernised, effective and accessible family law court structure.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

No one jailed in 10 years over health and safety deaths

Not a single person has been jailed over the last 10 years for health and safety offences, including where fatalities occurred, or for competition breaches.

Tue, 08 Aug, 2017

Law Reform Commission yet to review laws on internet bugging

The State’s independent legal advisory body has not been requested to examine the country’s surveillance laws — eight months after the Government said it planned to do so.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2017

Report proposes law to stop people inheriting estate of spouse they have murdered

A new report is recommending the introduction of tighter legislation to prevent people benefiting from homicide.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2015

Cabinet to discuss concerns on imprisoning people for non payment of debt

It is reported the Cabinet will move to address concerns over imprisoning people for the non payment of debt.

Tue, 05 May, 2015

Are existing laws tough enough of cyberbullying?

The Law Reform Commission is considering whether existing penalties are tough enough to deal with online material that invades a person's privacy, or is hurtful or hateful.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2015

Inheritance law probe as prison delays Eamonn Lillis exit

Legal experts are set to make recommendations on whether or not killers such as Eamonn Lillis should be barred from inheriting assets, such as the family home, from their victims.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015