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Collopy seeks report on Bulgarian prison conditions
Summary
Jonathan Collopy, a 34‑year‑old Limerick man, is wanted in Bulgaria for an 18‑month drink‑driving sentence. He was arrested on 5 November under a European Arrest Warrant. His barrister, Ms Katherine McGillicuddy, argued that the 2016 conviction was a historical, complex matter and that Bulgarian prison conditions required an expert report. She requested the case be adjourned to allow preparation of the report, and Mr Justice Coffey set a new hearing for 21 December. Collopy had been jailed in 2004 for serious drug offences and was granted bail by Mr Justice Paul Burns last week.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Collopy seeks report on Bulgarian prison conditions. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- November 5 Incident
- December 21 Adjournment
- 2020-11-24 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Jonathan Collopy (34) of St Mary's Park, Limerick City, is wanted in Bulgaria after he was convicted in his absence to serve an 18-month sentence for drink-driving. That sitting of the court heard that Mr Collopy was was jailed in 2004 for serious drugs offences.; Counsel asked for the matter to be put back to facilitate the preparation of the report and Mr Justice Coffey adjourned the case to December 21 for mention.
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