E107 The Law Reform Commission, 50 years old

Modernising the law. How we change the law to update it.

The programme for work is laid out in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General.

Next year they'll be canvassing the public to find other areas of legislation that might do with some updating.

The Irish Law Reform Commission is an independent statutory body responsible for reviewing and recommending reforms to Irish law. Its goal is to ensure that the law is fair, modern, and accessible. The LRC

• Conducts research and publishes reports on areas of law that may need reform.
• Consults with legal experts, policymakers, and the public on proposed changes.
• Recommends legislative reforms to the government to improve clarity, fairness, and efficiency in the legal system.
• Codifies and consolidates laws to make them easier to understand and apply.

The Commission covers a wide range of legal areas, including criminal law, civil law, family law, constitutional issues, and digital law.

While its recommendations are not legally binding, they often influence government policy and lead to new legislation.

When it comes to cultural recommendations with a legal theme Siobhan recommends the movie 'The Motorcycle Diaries' while Caoilin recommends a book, 'Unlawful Killings', by Wendy Joseph, KC.

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