Man facing trial over Kevin Lunney false imprisonment brings High Court challenge

Accused challenges jurisdiction of Special Criminal Court

Kevin Lunney, director of Quinn Industrial Holdings. A man charged with his assault and false imprisonment has challenged the Special Criminal Court's jurisdiction to hear his trial. Picture: PA

A man charged with the assault and false imprisonment of Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney has brought a High Court challenge against the Special Criminal Court's jurisdiction to hear his trial.

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, claims the DPP's decision that he should not be tried before a jury represents a significant curtailment of his constitutional rights.