Gardaí say drink driving cases are being thrown out of court over handcuff confusion

Rank and file gardaí say drink driving cases are being thrown out of court because of confusion over the use of handcuffs when arresting suspects.

Gardaí say drink driving cases are being thrown out of court over handcuff confusion

Rank and file gardaí say drink driving cases are being thrown out of court because of confusion over the use of handcuffs when arresting suspects.

They want the Garda Commissioner to urgently issue officers with clear protocols on when they can and cannot use handcuffs.

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