Retired judge Peter Kelly refuses to comment over appointment to Dubai court

Retired former High Court president Peter Kelly: 'I do not wish to comment.' Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik says her main concern was about him holding the position of a judge in the Dubai International Financial Centre courts, which she regards as 'a mechanism to support an oppressive regime' while also being president of the Law Reform Commission.

Mr Clarke said on Saturday he had tendered his resignation to the chief justice of the DIFC courts due to concern the controversy following the appointments might impact on the work of the Law Reform Commission , of which he was appointed president some months ago. Mr Clarke retired as chief justice in October, but has since rejoined the Law Library, engaging mainly in mediation work. His presidency of the LRC is a part-time role commanding a €59,000 salary, and he also chairs the Civil Legal Aid Review committee.

Lawyers and judges here remain divided about the decision of the retired Irish judges to accept appointment to the DIFC courts. Critics have pointed to Dubai’s poor human rights record and some have also expressed concern about perceived commercialisation of the judicial office.However, supporters said they regarded the appointments as positive for the international perception of the Irish legal system and also noted the two former judges are private citizens.

How much does the Dubai gig pay as it doesn't seem to be reported? Can't these feckers just retire gracefully rather than depart disgracefully. Some moral fibre, eh? Dubai. FFS.

Good for him. It’s nobody else’s business.

Surprising lack of judgment from a judge...

The 4 Goldmines on tour?

Veneers of Justice for sale to abusers of human rights.

Jobs for the boys 😊😊😊

Good for him. It’s nobody else’s business.

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