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Garda Commissioner's alleged blanket policy on station bail unlawful, High Court challenge argues

Summary

In a High Court challenge, an unnamed man argues that the Garda Commissioner's alleged blanket policy of refusing station bail to individuals accused of breaching domestic violence orders is unlawful. He was arrested two years ago for allegedly breaching a protection order against his estranged wife, at a time when their relationship had collapsed. Despite no objection to bail, he was denied station bail and remained in custody until a District Court hearing. He claims the policy, in force since 2017, lacks legal basis, violates his constitutional liberty and European Convention rights, and seeks orders to quash the refusal, the policy's publication, and to remove it from the 2017 "Policy of An Garda Siochana on Domestic Abuse Intervention Revised Edition." The court granted permission ex‑parte, and the case will return later this month.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Garda Commissioner's alleged blanket policy on station bail unlawful, High Court challenge argues. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• 2024-06-10 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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