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No new jury trials under Level 5 lockdown
Summary
Mr Justice Michael White announced that if the Irish government imposes a Level 5 lockdown, no new juries will be sworn to hear trials at the Central Criminal Court. Trials already underway will continue, but new juries will not be selected. Under Level 4 restrictions, trials can proceed with juries chosen from smaller panels to maintain social distancing. The judge's outline mirrors the system used during the first lockdown, where ongoing trials, such as that of Garda murderer Aaron Brady, were allowed to conclude. A further statement from the Courts Service is expected later today.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: No new jury trials under Level 5 lockdown. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2020-10-19 Publication
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- Central Criminal Court
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