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Legal argument in IRA trial
Summary
In a Special Criminal Court hearing, Vincent Banks, 47, of Dublin, pleaded not guilty to IRA membership. The prosecution alleges he bought the car used in the 2012 murder of Northern Irish prison officer David Black, 52, who was shot while driving to work at Maghaberry prison. Banks' defence, led by Padraig Dwyer SC, challenged the legality of his arrest. Evidence was presented in a voir dire to aid the three‑judge panel in deciding the matter. The legal argument will continue on Monday before Justice Isobel Kennedy, Judge Gerard Griffin and Judge Gerard Haughton.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Legal argument in IRA trial. Charges or matters: membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise Oglaigh na hEireann, otherwise the IRA on December 18th 2012. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 1st 2012 Incident
- December 18th 2012 Incident
- 2017-07-07 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise Oglaigh na hEireann, otherwise the IRA on December 18th 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- The Special Criminal Court
- Northern Irish prison
- Maghaberry prison
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