23/07/2025
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Belfast Man Fined For Uncertified XL Bully Dog
A Belfast man was sentenced at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, for keeping an XL Bully dog without the required exemption certificate. Ryan Tyrie of Willowfield Street, Belfast, failed to obtain the certificate by the 31 December 2024 deadline. He was fined £150, ordered to pay £800 in kennelling costs, and £123 in legal and court costs. Belfast City Council, which brought the prosecution, confirmed Mr Tyrie is now cooperating to exempt his dog.
Fatal Shooting In Maguiresbridge Leaves Two Dead
Police are currently at the scene of a shooting incident in the Drummeer Road area of Maguiresbridge, where two people have died. Two other individuals are being treated in hospital for serious injuries. Authorities have confirmed there is no ongoing risk to the public. A further update is expected from police in due course.
DUP MLA Welcomes Deepfake Criminalisation Consultation
DUP Lagan Valley MLA Diane Forsythe has welcomed the Department of Justice's public consultation on proposed legislation to criminalise the creation and sharing of deepfake content. Ms Forsythe stated that the move is "long overdue and essential to protecting victims from digital exploitation and abuse." She highlighted the "vile and cowardly form of abuse" that deepfakes, particularly those of a sexual or degrading nature, represent, causing devastating emotional and psychological consequences for victims. The DUP has consistently called for stronger protections, urging public participation in the consultation to ensure victims are protected and perpetrators held accountable.
A Belfast man was sentenced at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, for keeping an XL Bully dog without the required exemption certificate. Ryan Tyrie of Willowfield Street, Belfast, failed to obtain the certificate by the 31 December 2024 deadline. He was fined £150, ordered to pay £800 in kennelling costs, and £123 in legal and court costs. Belfast City Council, which brought the prosecution, confirmed Mr Tyrie is now cooperating to exempt his dog.
Fatal Shooting In Maguiresbridge Leaves Two Dead
Police are currently at the scene of a shooting incident in the Drummeer Road area of Maguiresbridge, where two people have died. Two other individuals are being treated in hospital for serious injuries. Authorities have confirmed there is no ongoing risk to the public. A further update is expected from police in due course.
DUP MLA Welcomes Deepfake Criminalisation Consultation
DUP Lagan Valley MLA Diane Forsythe has welcomed the Department of Justice's public consultation on proposed legislation to criminalise the creation and sharing of deepfake content. Ms Forsythe stated that the move is "long overdue and essential to protecting victims from digital exploitation and abuse." She highlighted the "vile and cowardly form of abuse" that deepfakes, particularly those of a sexual or degrading nature, represent, causing devastating emotional and psychological consequences for victims. The DUP has consistently called for stronger protections, urging public participation in the consultation to ensure victims are protected and perpetrators held accountable.
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23 July 2025
SDLP Calls For Deepfake Criminalisation To Deliver For Victims
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter has voiced strong support for the recently announced public consultation by Justice Minister Naomi Long, which aims to criminalise the creation and sharing of sexually explicit deepfake images.
SDLP Calls For Deepfake Criminalisation To Deliver For Victims
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter has voiced strong support for the recently announced public consultation by Justice Minister Naomi Long, which aims to criminalise the creation and sharing of sexually explicit deepfake images.
03 October 2025
Proposed Criminalisation Of Sexually Explicit Deepfake Images
A public consultation on proposals to criminalise the creation and sharing of sexually explicit deepfake images of adults is closing soon, with the Department of Justice urging the public to submit their views before the deadline on Monday, 6 October 2025.
Proposed Criminalisation Of Sexually Explicit Deepfake Images
A public consultation on proposals to criminalise the creation and sharing of sexually explicit deepfake images of adults is closing soon, with the Department of Justice urging the public to submit their views before the deadline on Monday, 6 October 2025.
22 July 2025
Justice Minister Launches Consultation On Criminalising Deepfake Images
The Department of Justice is seeking public views on new proposals to make the creation and sharing of sexually explicit deepfake images of adults a criminal offence. Justice Minister Naomi Long today launched a public consultation as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard the public from the increasing misuse of deepfake technology.
Justice Minister Launches Consultation On Criminalising Deepfake Images
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15 January 2007
Victims Commissioner appointment not quashed
A High Court ruling has not quashed the appointment of Bertha McDougall as the Northern Ireland Interim Victims Commissioner. However, in his ruling Lord Justice Girvan said that the appointment was "improper and politically motivated.
Victims Commissioner appointment not quashed
A High Court ruling has not quashed the appointment of Bertha McDougall as the Northern Ireland Interim Victims Commissioner. However, in his ruling Lord Justice Girvan said that the appointment was "improper and politically motivated.
13 January 2005
Quicker treatment hope for heart attack victims
A scheme aimed at bringing treatment to heart attack victims as quickly as possible will be launched this month in a number of regions across the province.
Quicker treatment hope for heart attack victims
A scheme aimed at bringing treatment to heart attack victims as quickly as possible will be launched this month in a number of regions across the province.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.