Blackstone’s ratio, “It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer”, is as alive in the comments section on social media today as it was in ‘Commentaries on the Laws of England’ in the 1760s. It should go without saying that not one of us would ever wish to see innocent people being wrongly convicted.
Kerrie Flood takes a look at the issues around homelessness and what could be done to alleviate pressures
Like many of you, I read Maud Clarke’s harrowing interview (‘Breaking the Silence’) in The Impartial Reporter on May 9. As she detailed the consequences of one man’s actions for her and her family, I thought of the many women who exist in the aftermath of trauma. This week, I want to talk about women and why we drink.
Kerrie Flood writes about the stark costs of childcare faced by may in Northern Ireland.
A recent BBC headline read: “Derrylin fire: ‘Strange’ story of Daniel Allen who killed family”. The word ‘strange’ is supposed to frame the context that it is unusual that someone who had entered a suicide pact would be the sole survivor.
Politicians now back at work should do more to help tackle menopause awareness in the workplace, and help to address the issue that affects women.
Sometimes the universe conspires to send you a clear message. This week, the universe knew that I wanted to talk about today’s (Thursday, January 18) strike action – not that I needed any convincing.
It’s Christmas Eve. She is almost nine months pregnant, and her toddler is snuggled in bed, warm and excited for Christmas Morning.
