DUP Ministers urged to quit roles by unionist rival Jim Allister after High Court rules boycott of North-South meetings unlawful

Donaldson against 'having to accept laws of court over which we have no control'

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Subscribe              Oct 12, 2021             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Good morning   Welcome to your morning update from the News Letter: In the news today: * DUP Ministers urged to quit roles by unionist rival Jim Allister after High Court rules boycott of North-South meetings unlawful.  The boycott was announced by DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson last month, as he outlined a strategy to oppose the Northern Ireland Protocol. * DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said it is not acceptable for Northern Ireland to fall within the jurisdiction of a court over which it has no control. He made the remark as he was pressed on the DUP position on the Government's demand for the EU to remove the arbitration role of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) from the Northern Ireland Protocol. * A homophobic killer who kicked and stamped a gay man to death was handed an additional five month jail sentence today after he admitted spitting on a female prison officer. Lithuanian national Andrius Dunauskas, appearing at Lisburn Magistrates Court by videolink from Maghaberry, admitted assaulting the prison officer on 31 May this year. * 'Boys have periods too' says SDLP MLA as he launches gender-neutral tampon bill. A new draft law aimed at giving school pupils free tampons avoids any mention of women, girls, or females, with the MLA who drafted it saying that men and boys also have periods. Subscribe today and save 50% on your first 6 months Check out using promo code ATMN50 For six months, you'll get all of this from just 13p per day. Unlimited access to the website. 70% fewer ads and an improved experience. Interactive daily puzzles. Access to the newspaper edition app on mobile, tablet and desktop. Perfect for staying in the know with Northern Ireland news comment           DUP Ministers urged to quit roles by unionist rival Jim Allister after High Court rules boycott of North-South meetings unlawful           DUP ministers have been urged to resign after a judge ruled that a boycott of North-South ministerial council meetings is unlawful.                 Donaldson against 'having to accept laws of court over which we have no control'   DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said it is not acceptable for Northern Ireland to fall within the jurisdiction of a court over which it has no control.           Man accused of killing cyclist Shaun Mullan, 28, by careless driving acquitted   It has emerged that a man who was charged over the death of a 28-year-old cyclist has been acquitted.           'Boys have periods too' says SDLP MLA as he launches gender-neutral tampon bill   A new draft law aimed at giving school pupils free tampons deliberately avoids any mention of women, girls, or females, because the MLA who drafted it says that men and boys also have periods.               UK City of Culture 2025: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon is shortlisted for final   Armagh City is one step closer to being named the UK City of Culture 2025 after making it through to the final eight.       Completing unfinished journey of cancer victim   A Belfast man has made an emotional trek from coast to coast in England carrying the ashes of his godson on a journey he never got to make.                             Institute boss Brian Donaghey realistic about Linfield task in BetMcLean League Cup tie           Institute Head Coach Brian Donaghey wants his players to express themselves and enjoy tomorrow night's BetMcLean League Cup third round tie at Premiership champions Linfield (KO 7.45pm).                   Belfast schoolgirl Amy Hunter makes history with international century   Belfast's Amy Hunter - on her 16th birthday - has become the youngest-ever player to score an international century.       Giants wrap up busy weekend with solid win over the Flyers   Having had to play three games in as many nights the Fife Flyers travelled to Belfast for last night's game against the Giants with plenty of tired legs.       Oran Kearney bemoans frustrating night for Coleraine   Oran Kearney admitted it was a frustrating night as his Coleraine charges couldn't find a way past a resolute Glenavon side.                   View more news

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