ISIS suspect Lisa Smith sent for trial to non-jury Special Criminal Court

“The current evidence points to her never being part of any illegal groups and it was solely for religious purposes”, solicitor tells court.

Lisa Smith, a 38-year-old mother of one, from Co. Louth, has indicated through her solicitor that she will challenge the decision by the DPP that she cannot have a jury trial. Picture: Collins Courts

Former Irish Defence Forces member Lisa Smith has been sent forward for trial to the Special Criminal Court accused of membership of the Islamic State radical terrorist group.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) directed trial in the non-jury court which is used for terrorism-related and organised crime trials.