Threats during trials double

MEASURES are required to protect witnesses and jurors after official figures revealed that cases of intimidation have more than doubled in the last two years.

Thu, 26 May, 2011 - 01:00

Cormac O’Keeffe

Government figures show that prosecutions for intimidation of witnesses and jurors jumped 127%, from 18 in 2008 to 41 in 2010.

A total of 99 cases have been taken since 2008, 21 of which have resulted in a conviction.

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