Government approves renewal of Special Criminal Court
Cabinet also today approved a Basic Income Guarantee pilot scheme for artists, a commercial rates waiver, and tech funding for schools. A general view of the judge’s chairs in the Special Criminal Court. Picture: Niall Carson The Government has today agreed to renew the Special Criminal Court.
Cabinet gave approval for justice minister Heather Humphreys to move Oireachtas resolutions to renew certain provisions contained in the Offences Against the State Act 1998 and the Criminal Justice Act 2009, including the jury-free court, "aimed at tackling the threats posed by terrorism and organised crime".The provision […]
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