1737 ban

Pobal brings case to challenge 1737 ban on the use of Irish in the courts

The BBC today reports that Irish language activist group Pobal will also challenge the 1737 ban on the use of Irish in the courts.  Pictured at left is solicitor Michael Flanagan making his presentation at NYU last October.

From BBC Northern Ireland:

Irish language activists are to challenge the ban on the use of Irish in the courts in Northern Ireland.

They are taking a case to the High Court on Monday in an effort to repeal the 1737 Administration of Justice Act.

Pobal, the umbrella group for Irish speakers, said the case is a litmus test for the Hillsborough Agreement.

 

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