Enoch Burke loses bid to block GSOC court recordings

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Enoch Burke opposed the Garda Ombudsman’s request for ambient audio recordings of Court of Appeal proceedings relating to complaints about gardaí’s conduct on 7 March 2023. The court granted GSOC access to the recordings for its investigation.

The Court of Appeal said the recording of conduct in and around the courtroom could form part of proceedings, even after the judges had left the bench. It found that access was sought for a legitimate investigative purpose and was necessary and proportionate.