Sinn Féin willing to support renewal of Special Criminal Court if commitment given on reforms

Mr Daly told The Irish Times on Wednesday that Sinn Féin would support the legislative changes that would come about if the majority of the report was adopted by the Government and a reformed non-jury court continued in existence.

He indicated that early might be taken as new legislation for the non-jury court being ready within 12 months. A review in 2002 by former Supreme Court judge Anthony Hederman also recommended abolition of the Offence Against the State Acts but this was never acted upon. However, it is unlikely the Government will be minded to agree to the Sinn Féin amendment. Ms McEntee is expected to argue for a continuation of the status quo notwithstanding the report’s recommendations.

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