Boy B’s murder appeal fresh evidence bid dismissed

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Boy B’s application to introduce fresh evidence in his murder appeal was dismissed by the Court of Appeal, reported on 29 July 2022. His appeal against the conviction was set for hearing on 5 October.

The application concerned proposed reports by two forensic psychologists and claims that Garda interviews were inadequate and should not have been admitted at trial. The court said the request fell short of the threshold for admitting new evidence on appeal.