The independence of Ireland’s prosecution service is emphasized by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Catherine Pierse, who stresses the importance of protecting this strength while remaining open to feedback and criticism. Addressing the annual prosecutors conference, Pierse defended the DPP’s decision not to prosecute Conor McGregor in 2020, highlighting the need to provide reasons to victims for such decisions. Additionally, Pierse expressed support for criminal barristers’ efforts to reverse cuts to legal aid payments and acknowledged the challenges posed by increasing court dates and delays in the criminal justice system.
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My mother’s words as I fled my homeland ring in my ears
Fatemah, who lost her father to the Taliban at six, pursued education and worked with international organizations in Afghanistan. After the Taliban's resurgence in 2021, she and her husband Zakir applied for the UK’s Afghan Relocations scheme, leading to an emotional farewell to her family before relocating to the UK with their two sons. Need More Context? 🔎
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