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And finally… flock off
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (196+ words) An American man dressed as Darth Vader appeared before a city council to address the use of Flock surveillance cameras, delivering a tongue-in-cheek defence of the technology. Speaking in the Star Wars villain’s distinctive breathing voice, he told San Diego…...
Northern Ireland Secretary to discuss legacy and joint security on first visit to Dublin
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (233+ words) Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to meet with justice minister Jim O’Callaghan in Dublin today to discuss joint security on first visit to Republic of Ireland since taking office. The Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, will hold bilateral…...
Cloverhill prison expansion contract signed as capacity set to exceed 700
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (302+ words) Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan has signed the contract for a major expansion of Cloverhill Prison, with work expected to begin on a new accommodation block that will increase the prison’s capacity from 433 to more than 700 spaces. The contract has been…...
And finally… culinary antics
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (161+ words) South Korean prosecutors have asked a court to jail the owner of a two-Michelin-star restaurant for a year after it allegedly served desserts topped with ants in breach of food safety laws. Prosecutors also requested a 20 million won (£10,108) fine for…...
England: Graham Linehan awarded £25,000 after Met apologises over arrest
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (407+ words) The Metropolitan Police has agreed to pay Graham Linehan, the creator of Father Ted, £25,000 after apologising for his arrest over gender-critical posts on social media. Scotland Yard acknowledged “shortcomings in the investigation, the arrest and the imposition of bail conditions…...
England: Judges to test AI assistants in bid to speed up Crown Court cases
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (232+ words) Judges will be given AI assistants to help prepare criminal cases in the Crown Court under plans being unveiled by the UK government. The Ministry of Justice will trial the use of AI to analyse case material, conduct legal research…...
US: Patagonia faces backlash over trademark lawsuit against drag performer
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (230+ words) Outdoor clothing company Patagonia has come under fire after launching legal action against a drag performer and environmental activist who performs under the name Pattie Gonia. The US retailer filed a lawsuit in California in January against Wyn Wiley, alleging…...
Interview: Lord Reed reflects on UKSC Glasgow sitting, changing times and AI
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (313+ words) Irish Legal News Interview: Lord Reed reflects on UKSC Glasgow sitting, changing times and AI Fresh from the UK Supreme Court’s Glasgow sitting, president of the court, Lord Reed of Allermuir, spoke to Kapil Summan, editor of our sister publication…...
And finally… worth a crack
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (210+ words) A former Woolworths employee has been criticised by Australia’s Fair Work Commission after lodging a compensation claim over being told to cover up his exposed “bum crack” during a shift. In a ruling, deputy president Alan Colman dismissed the Victorian man’s…...
Meta and Google ordered to pay $6m in landmark social media addiction case
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (147+ words) Tech giants Meta and Google have been ordered to pay $6 million in damages to a woman who sued them over the mental health impact of her childhood social media addiction. The 20-year-old California woman, known as Kaley and identified in…...