Brett Lockhart QC
Brendan McAllister, former victims commissioner, later deacon, dies suddenly
Brendan McAllister, one of the north’s most respected civil society figures, has died suddenly.
Leak reveals Public Inquiry chair's 'extreme disappointment' over Dr Michael Watt GMC hearing not proceeding
THE chair of a Public Inquiry into the Dr Michael Watt recall scandal has revealed his "extreme disappointment" at a decision preventing a full hearing into the medic's work going ahead.
'Slap in the face': former Dr Watt patient hits out over consultant not appearing before public inquiry into his work
A FORMER patient of Dr Michael Watt has spoken of her devastation after learning the consultant will not give evidence to a public inquiry into concerns about his work.
Brett Lockhart: Northern Ireland's next century must build on the hope of the Good Friday 'moment'
COMMEMORATING 100 years of Northern Ireland evokes conflicting emotions.
Brett Lockhart: Assisted suicide strikes at the heart of human dignity
The argument that those at the end of life should be assisted to avail of euthanasia is a lie, argues Brett Lockhart, because it undermines the inherent dignity and sacredness of human life itself
Independent probe into Dr Watt neurology scandal at 'critical stage' as 30,000 new pages of evidence supplied
MORE than 30,000 pages of new evidence have been sent to an independent investigation set up two years ago to probe the neurology recall scandal.
Brett Lockhart: Questions for the future of the pro-life movement
As the pro-life movement in Northern Ireland reflects upon its 'nadir moment', Brett Lockhart says it should examine why its arguments were not listened to and find renewed purpose in increasing support for mothers in crisis
Independent 'Dr Watt' probe makes more than 80 referrals to General Medical Council
AN independent inquiry into the biggest patient recall in Northern Ireland has revealed there have been 84 referrals to the General Medical Council.
People affected by Dr Michael Watt neurology scandal urged to air views in independent probe
NEUROLOGY patients with concerns about the service are being urged to make their views known as part of an independent inquiry into Northern Ireland's biggest patient recall.
Two high-profile barristers among nine deacons for Down and Connor diocese
TWO prominent barristers are among nine men who will be ordained as deacons in Belfast later this month.