Michael Clifford: False convictions action must be questioned

The problems around the false convictions of 14,700 people on fixed charge notices may be bigger than is being admitted by An Garda Síochána, writes Michael Clifford.

The problems around the false convictions of 14,700 people on fixed charge notices may be a lot bigger than is being admitted by An Garda Síochána.

Today, the Irish Examiner reveals the details of the case of a man in Co Cork who was incarcerated on foot of a false prosecution. He served time in prison and subsequently emigrated as he had received a five-year driving ban.