Review of Offences Against the State Acts confirmed
Ennis Court House – File © Pat Flynn Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara has received confirmation of a review the Offences Against the State Acts, which he described as “black mark on the Irish justice system in their current operation.” The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has appointed a group of six experts chaired by Mr Justice Michael Peart, former Judge of the Court of Appeal, to examine all aspects of the legislation. “An overhaul of the Offences Against the State Acts and the current operation of the Special Criminal Courts, which are consistently criticised by Un...
Source: clareherald.com