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'No reason' to halt non-jury trials over Covid-19 crisis, judge says
Summary
Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding over the Special Criminal Court, stated that there is no reason to halt non‑jury trials amid the Covid‑19 crisis. He referred to the upcoming trial of David Hunter, a 41‑year‑old UK national charged with the murder of Michael Barr, which is scheduled for 10 June and expected to last four weeks. Mr Barr, a father of five from County Tyrone, was shot seven times while managing the Sunset House pub in Dublin's north inner city. The defence received legal aid for an additional junior counsel following a disclosure of voluminous evidence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'No reason' to halt non-jury trials over Covid-19 crisis, judge says. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 25, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 10 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-03-30 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Sunset House
- Du Cane Road
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