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Special Criminal Court still not in position to continue Lisa Smith trial

Summary

The Special Criminal Court adjourned Lisa Smith's non‑jury trial to next Friday after medical difficulties prevented the three judges from attending. Smith, 39, from Dundalk, Co. Louth, denies membership of the Islamic State between 28 October 2015 and 1 December 2019 and denies financing terrorism by sending €800 via Western Union to a named man on 6 May 2015. She was not required to attend the adjourned hearing and will resume the trial on Friday. Lisa Smith pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Special Criminal Court still not in position to continue Lisa Smith trial. Charges or matters: membership of an unlawful terrorist group, Islamic State, between October 28th, 2015 and December 1st, 2019; financing terrorism by sending €800 in assistance, via a Western Union money transfer, to a named man on May 6th, 2015. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 28th, 2015 Adjournment
• December 1st, 2019 Adjournment
• May 6th, 2015 Other
• 2022-02-22 Publication

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