Garda among 'most secretive' police forces

A leading crime and policing academic today clamed An Garda Siochana is one of the most secretive police forces in the liberal western world.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2009 - 17:54

A leading crime and policing academic today clamed An Garda Siochána is one of the most secretive police forces in the liberal western world.

Professor Dermot Walsh told senior gardaí and justice experts there was still a lack of transparency despite dramatic reforms over the last few years.

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