Department of Justice takes first step to prosecution reform

Tender issued to explore how to remove 'prosecution decisions' from gardaí in favour of State solicitors or national prosecution services

The overhaul was recommended by the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. 

The Department of Justice is commissioning research which would be the first step in implementing a key recommendation of the Policing Commission, published two and a half years ago.

The commission’s recommendation calls for a fundamental shift in the prosecution of most crimes in the courts, away from gardaí and into the hands of State solicitors.