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Domestic violence accused loses habeas corpus appeal
Summary
A 22-year-old man charged with threatening to kill his former partner lost an appeal against a High Court decision that upheld a District Court judge's refusal to hear formal submissions from his solicitor before refusing him bail. The man was charged with assault causing harm, making threats to kill, and breaching a safety order in Wicklow on April 20, 2026. During his bail application in the District Court, he denied the allegations, leading to his remand in custody. His legal team argued that the District Court judge failed to hear his submissions, but the High Court upheld the remand. The Court of Appeal dismissed the habeas corpus appeal, stating that the issue was moot as the original order was spent within eight days. The High Court judge was entitled to conclude that the bail hearing was fair, and the appellant had the opportunity for a full hearing in the High Court. The appeal was dismissed, and the man remained in custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Domestic violence accused loses habeas corpus appeal. Charges or matters: assault causing harm, making threats to kill, the production of an article and the breach of a safety order, at a location in Wicklow on April 20, 2026. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- April 20, 2026 Adjournment
- April 21 Adjournment
- April 24 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 20 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-06-18 Publication
Why: She submitted that it was an artificial characterisation by the appellant to say that because submissions weren't allowed in the District Court, the hearing was unfair. CNI source report
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Appellant
Charges: assault causing harm, making threats to kill, the production of an article and the breach of a safety order, at a location in Wicklow on April 20, 2026 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: His legal team then sought an inquiry into the legality of his detention pursuant to article 40 of the Constitution.
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