Peter Kelly becomes second Irish judge to retire from Dubai international financial court

Peter Kelly, the former president of the High Court, has announced he is to resign as a judge of the Dubai international financial court (DIFC).

Pressure had been mounting on Kelly to resign the post following the announcement from Frank Clarke, the former chief justice, on Saturday that he was not to take up his position as judge on the court due to the controversy over his appointment and concern it could impact his ...