2026-05-01
McGovern asks for credit for 'onerous' time spent in Dubai prison
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The three-judge court will sentence McGovern on June 8, having heard evidence relating to his offences and pleas in mitigation over two hearings between last Monday and today.; Mr Justice Patrick McGrath, presiding, adjourned the sentencing hearing to this Friday for completion of the evidence and pleas in mitigation by McGovern's lawyers.