State examines fallout from High Court ruling banning garda court presenters

Image: Alamy Stock Photo Image: Alamy Stock Photo DISTRICT COURT GARDA prosecutions could be thrown into disarray as a High Court Judge has banned garda court presenters prosecuting cases.

Essentially the garda who had dealt with the case was not in court on the day of the case and a sergeant, who was a court presenter, acted on his behalf. During the High Court hearing the court heard that the DPP and Attorney General had argued that the garda sergeant was not seeking to prosecute the case. The Judge in the High Court did not accept that argument.

Ms Justice Bolger admitted that her decision may “adversely affect” how prosecutions are handled in the District Court. #Open journalism No news is bad news Support The Journal Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to youIt is understood that news of the judgment was greeted with concern in Garda Headquarters and that meetings will take place between gardaí, the DPP and Department of Justice officials to discuss the impact on court hearings.

Ridiculous....Irish backwards as usual ...get body cams present it as the evidence....back up with video link if needed ..

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