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Lisa Smith to find out if court will dismiss ISIS charges

Summary

Lisa Smith, a 39‑year‑old former Defence Forces member from Dundalk, faces charges under the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005 for alleged membership of Islamic State between 28 October 2015 and 1 December 2019, and for financing terrorism by sending €800 via Western Union to a named recipient on 6 May 2015. Her lawyers argue insufficient evidence and seek dismissal under the Criminal Justice Act 1999, while the Director of Public Prosecutions opposes the application. Justice Tony Hunt will deliver a judgment on Monday; if the case proceeds, it is expected to last 12 weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Lisa Smith to find out if court will dismiss ISIS charges. Charges or matters: an offence contrary to the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005 for being a member of unlawful terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS) between October 28, 2015 and December 1, 2019. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 28, 2015 Incident
• December 1, 2019 Incident
• May 6, 2015 Other
• 2022-01-19 Publication

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