Pre-trial hearings to be introduced as part of reform of criminal trials

A new Bill, to be published on Thursday, aims to improve the trial process for sexual offences, white-collar crimes and organised crime
Pre-trial hearings to be introduced as part of reform of criminal trials

The Cabinet has approved the reforms of the trial process which will be announced by Justice Minister Helen McEntee. Picture:Gareth Chaney/Collins

Thu, 21 Jan, 2021 - 06:00
Daniel McConnell,  Political Editor

New laws to make criminal trials more efficient and less stressful for victims are to be published on Thursday.

The Cabinet has approved the reforms of the trial process which will be announced by Justice Minister Helen McEntee.

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