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Offences Against the State Act set for review - Flanagan

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has confirmed there are plans for a review of the Offences Against the State Act, and emergency legislation used to prosecute subversive groups and gangland cases.

Offences Against the State Act set for review - Flanagan

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020 - 12:20

Juno McEnroe

Fine Gael Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan talking to the media outside Government Buildings, Dublin. Photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has confirmed there are plans for a review of the Offences Against the State Act, and emergency legislation used to prosecute subversive groups and gangland cases.

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