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'No one is above the law': Garda statement as Judge Gerard O'Brien is jailed
2024-05-31
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Summary
In a statement released on 31 May 2024, Detective Chief Superintendent Colm Noonan of the Garda National Protective Services Bureau praised the bravery of victims and witnesses who came forward in a sexual‑crime case that led to the imprisonment of Judge Gerard O'Brien. Noonan highlighted the importance of breaking the silence surrounding sexual crime and the lasting impact such offences have on victims and their families. He thanked the investigative team, the Garda National Protective Services Bureau, the Director of Public Prosecutions, prosecution counsel and victim support groups for their roles in the case. Noonan underscored that the outcome sends a clear message that no one is above the law and that the Gardaí will listen to and support anyone who has experienced sexual crime. The statement was issued to encourage further reporting and to affirm the Gardaí's commitment to justice for victims.
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What: Report matter: 'No one is above the law': Garda statement as Judge Gerard O'Brien is jailed. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
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- 2024-05-31 Publication
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