Jim Allister voices concerns about future of open justice as the new law bars public from gallery during sex offence trials

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Subscribe              Sep 28, 2023           Morning readers, This is what we have been working on and we hope you enjoy it.   And don't miss: Editorial: Despite some grave concerns, the Gillen proposals for a ban on access to sex trials are implemented   Letter: DUP boycott of the Good Friday Agreement institutions needs to end swiftly   Letter: On this 111th anniversary of Ulster Day, the Union is still our number one issue   Cillian McGrattan: Legacy Act offers Northern Ireland society an opportunity to reverse republicanisation of the past   Letter: Youth Assembly gives young people a voice and a chance to make a difference           Jim Allister voices concerns about future of open justice as new law bars public from gallery during sex offence trials           Three main Protestant church chiefs join Catholics in Rome to thank God for drop in deaths brought about by 1998 deal           Irish judge provides 'reality check' to those promoting joint authority for Northern Ireland           'Republicans were responsible for the vast majority of the murders and were rejected by the vast majority of the people'           Information evening plans to address parental concerns on sex education plans           Storm Agnes LIVE BLOG: Woman treated in hospital for hypothermia and shock after she gets stuck in car in river           Man rushed to hospital after 'barbaric act' of being 'shot repeatedly' in the legs last night           Ronan Wilson: Appeal for family of tragic schoolboy raises £31,655 ahead of funeral later today           'It is welcome news that Northern Ireland has begun to close its productivity gap to the UK'           Northern Ireland farmers not being paid enough for milk: Ulster Farmers' Union           Richard Osman's new novel has just become the fastest-selling hardback novel by a British author in history               Travel: Illuminating ideas on where and how to see the northern Lights                           'You just had a feeling in our dressing room that the boys were determined to really kick on,' says Jim Magilton             "I think they are going to miss being here more than we're missing them."     The Springbok loose head prop was the province's marquee signing for the new season     Andy Farrell's men ended their hoodoo at the home of French rugby to take control of Pool B                 View more news

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Subscribe              Sep 27, 2023             Michael Cousins Digital Welcome to your Wednesday update from the News Letter:   Today's top stories so far Green light for multi-million pound redevelopment of Dundonald International Ice Bowl. Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council agreed a 'landmark commitment' to invest £52 million in the project over the next three years PSNI warns it will make arrests if Portadown pro-life parade breaches 'Safe Access Zone' at Craigavon Area Hospital. The PSNI says it will make arrests if members of a pro-life parade in Portadown on Saturday breach a new protest buffer zone around an abortion clinic. Sinn Fein involvement in selecting new PSNI chief constable branded 'perverse' ​The inclusion of a former IRA bomber on a panel responsible for selecting a new PSNI chief constable has been branded "perverse" by Jim Allister.​ Opinion Doug Beattie: For those advocating staying out of government, what is their plan? At worst, we are 12 months away from a General Election; at best, just eight months. Either will be disastrous for Northern Ireland, its people and unionism if devolved government is not restored. The Law Society was right to debate such an important issue as the legacy of the Troubles and should do so - but with a broader panel News Letter editorial on Wednesday September 27 2023             Storm Agnes: Two Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain in NI as leading rural insurer issues advice           Appeal for family of tragic schoolboy Ronan Wilson raises £27,230 in hours           Man required hospital treatment for serious injuries to his face after being punched and kicked during house assault           'After 37 years, the building is not fit for purpose. The announcement means we will see a new facility open in 2026'           An elite Irish army unit has stormed a cargo ship suspected of drug trafficking           Law Society 'caved in' to protesters when they cancelled conference: Malone House Group           Soldier accused of killing teenager Daniel Hegarty in Londonderry dies               Editorial: Law Society was right to debate such a key issue as Troubles legacy and should do so - but with broader panel     Doug Beattie: For those advocating staying out of government, what is their plan?                           'You know John, how enthusiastic he is, how keen he is and how much he loves his day to day, getting in and training'             'It's time for the players to come into the team and take us hopefully to the semi-final'     Northern Ireland video captures magic family moment for international player on landmark occasion     'That's some result...no team is getting it easy against the wee Loughgall'                 View more news

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