Government to introduce permanent non-jury court

Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan confirmed the Government accepted in principle the recommendations of the majority report. The Government will, however, renew the existing legislation while proposals to replace the Special Criminal Court are compiled. Picture:Cillian Sherlock/PA

The Government is to repeal the Offences Against the State Act and introduce a permanent non-jury court, justice minister Jim O’Callaghan has confirmed.

A previous review of the Special Criminal Court, and its surrounding legislation, delivered a majority and minority report with recommendations for changes to the non-jury court.