The Victims’ Payments Board has overturned its refusal of a Troubles pension for a Phoenix Law client shot in a paramilitary-style attack, applying the High Court’s judgment in McCabe.
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High Court Dismisses Challenge to Garvaghy Road Parade Prohibition
The High Court in Belfast has dismissed a judicial review against the Secretary of State’s decision to prohibit the Drumcree parade along the Garvaghy Road. Phoenix Law represented the Garvaghy Road Residents’ Coalition.
Belfast Human Rights Solicitor Darragh Mackin Speaks Alongside Mary Robinson at Dublin Rule of Law Event
Phoenix Law’s Darragh Mackin, a leading Belfast solicitor and human rights lawyer, joined former President Mary Robinson at Irish Rule of Law International’s “What’s Law Got to Do With It?” event in Dublin.
Garvaghy Road Residents Launch Landmark Legal Challenge
Garvaghy Road Residents await a ruling from the Court of Appeal after challenging the Parades Commission’s decision to permit the […]
A Commission of Investigation Into Michael Shine: What the Scoping Report Means
On 16 July 2026, the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, published the report of the Scoping Exercise into […]
Kneecap Win Major Legal Victory in London Divisional Court
Kneecap’s legal team, Phoenix Law have today welcomed a significant legal victory before the London Divisional Court. The Divisional Court […]
Kneecap Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Canadian MP Vince Gasparro
Phoenix Law has today confirmed that it has issued legal proceedings on behalf of the Irish rap group Kneecap comprised of […]
Roberts family issue Judicial Review Proceedings against the General Medical Council.
The parents of Claire Roberts have sought leave to initiate judicial review proceedings in the High Court of Justice Northern […]
Legacy Act: Immunity for Troubles-era killings breaches human rights law
Judicial Review against the Legacy Act is successful. The Full Judgment is available here and a Press Summary is available […]
Teenage asylum seeker secures High Court permission to challenge illegal migration laws
A teenage asylum seeker from Iran who travelled alone on a small boat to the UK has secured High Court […]