The Court of Appeal has dismissed Philip McKevitt’s appeal against his conviction for possessing an explosive substance in circumstances that gave rise to a reasonable suspicion it was not held for a lawful purpose. The decision leaves in place his conviction at a retrial in December 2016.
Court of Appeal dismisses Philip McKevitt’s appeal against explosives conviction
The court rejected challenges to the indictment, Garda entry and arrest, evidence collection and the sufficiency of the evidence. His 2016 conviction after a retrial stands.
Who, what, where, when and why
- Who
- Philip McKevitt (Appellant)
- What
The court rejected challenges to the indictment, Garda entry and arrest, evidence collection and the sufficiency of the evidence. His 2016 conviction after a retrial stands.
- Where
No place detail is included in this summary.
- When
Judgment:
- Why
Reasons reported in the judgment
The Court of Appeal has dismissed Philip McKevitt’s appeal against his conviction for possessing an explosive substance in circumstances that gave rise to a reasonable suspicion it was not held for a lawful purpose. The decision leaves in place his conviction at a retrial in December 2016.
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