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Alleged "on-the-run" bomb accused has bail terms relaxed

Summary

A 66-year-old man arrested in County Donegal in November on a European Arrest Warrant has had his bail conditions relaxed by the High Court. John Downey is sought by Northern Irish authorities in connection with charges relating to the deaths of two soldiers in Enniskillen on August 25, 1972. The High Court judge, Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly, reduced his signing-on requirements from daily attendance at Letterkenny Garda Station to three times weekly, noting that bail conditions should not be punitive. The judge indicated a legal aid recommendation would be made at the conclusion of proceedings. Mr Downey's legal team has signalled they will contest his extradition, citing an immunity claim under European Arrest Warrant legislation and allegations of abuse of process. A full extradition hearing is scheduled for January 28, 2019.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Alleged "on-the-run" bomb accused has bail terms relaxed. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• August 25, 1972 Incident
• February 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 28 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2007 and 2013 Other
• 2018-12-21 Publication

Places mentioned

Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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