Image: Alamy Stock Photo Image: Alamy Stock Photo SINN FÉIN IS to debate a motion that could end its total opposition to the Special Criminal Court at its Ard Fheis this weekend.
However, it states that “exceptional use” of non-jury courts could be permitted, with provisions in place to protect the rights of people appearing before the court. The motion has been criticised by Fine Gael, who highlighted the role of the court in tackling criminal gangs. #Open journalism No news is bad news Support The Journal Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you“Not only does the Sinn Féin’s Ard Fheis motion say that the ‘Special Criminal Court as currently constituted has no place in a modern criminal justice system’ – it says the Offences Against the State Acts are ‘archaic…and incapable of tackling serious organised crime’.
The 'Tip Toe Shin Fein' attitude to constitutional policy through the back door. Just like Dev did🙂
I wonder why the Army Council has decided to change its stance?
I always love the photos you have of Sinn Fein representatives. Nice work.
Soon to be fit for coalition with FG or FF,what other core principles will be jettisoned?
I’m old enough to remember the entire SF party staging a walk out when the vote on the special criminal court was held - sending a very clear message to Irish society - I say I remember it as it was June 23rd THIS year - 2021 rtenews specialcriminalcourt