evidence: The Irish language has been spoken during legal proceedings in Belfast’s Royal Courts of Justice in what language experts say was the first time in nearly 300 years. [...] It is believed to be the first time witnesses have officially used Irish in courts in Belfast since it was banned under the Administration of Justice (Language) Act (Ireland) 1737. The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 provides for the repeal of the ban but it has not yet been commenced by the Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris.