Sandra Higgins' serious harm trial collapsed over expert emails

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Sandra Higgins' fourth trial for intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to a baby collapsed, reported on 21 June 2018. She had pleaded not guilty to allegedly harming a baby girl at her Cavan home on 28 March 2012.

The collapse followed the non-disclosure to the defence of emails exchanged between expert witnesses. Judge Pauline Codd said the issue created a reasonable doubt that Higgins could receive a fair trial.