Rights group slams judge's 'knackers' comment

Travellers rights group Pavee Point has described as "extremely insulting" reports that a District Court judge described burglars as "knackers" against whom "maximum force" be used.

Rights group slams judge's 'knackers' comment

Travellers rights group Pavee Point has described as "extremely insulting" reports that a District Court judge described burglars as "knackers" against whom "maximum force" be used.

Tuam District Court Judge Geoffrey Browne made his comments during the case of a publican who was robbed three times in five months.

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