The justice bodies trying to police the police

There is a complicated justice architecture in Ireland.

The justice bodies trying to police the police
Tue, 12 Sep, 2017 - 01:00
Cormac O’Keeffe

POLICING AUTHORITY

While it used to be the prerogative of the Government, the authority now leads the recruitment process for the new commissioner after consulting with the Government.

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