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Judges to rule on legality of IRA accused's arrest

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing, judges will decide tomorrow on the legality of the arrest of Vincent Banks, a 47‑year‑old Dublin man accused of IRA membership. Banks, who allegedly bought the car later used in the fatal shooting of 52‑year‑old prison officer David Black, has pleaded not guilty to the membership charge. Defence lawyers argue the arrest was unlawful, while prosecution counsel maintains it was lawful. The court is conducting a voir dire to determine the issue, with Justice Isobel Kennedy presiding alongside Judges Gerard Griffin and Gerard Haughton.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Judges to rule on legality of IRA accused's arrest. 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: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• November 1st 2012 Incident
• December 18th 2012 Incident
• 2017-07-12 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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