Gerry Hutch challenges jurisdiction of Special Criminal Court to hear trial

'The Monk' faces murder trial in October 2022, but argues he should not be tried under what amounts to temporary emergency legislation introduced in 1972 during the Troubles

Gerry Hutch claims the decision to try him before the Special Criminal Court amounts to 'a significant curtailment of his rights'. File picture: Paddy Cummins/PCPhoto.ie

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch has been given permission to bring a High Court challenge against the jurisdiction of the non-jury Special Criminal Court to hear his trial for the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel.

Mr Hutch claims the decision to try him before the Special Criminal Court amounts to "a significant curtailment of his rights".