Interim report on review of Special Criminal Court due in the coming weeks

Sinn Féin has been urged to support the retention of the court, which hears cases related to terrorism and organised crime. 

The non-jury court hears cases relating to terrorism and organised crime where it is deemed that juries may be subject to intimidation.

The Justice Minister has encouraged Sinn Féin to support the continuation of the Special Criminal Court.

The non-jury court hears cases relating to terrorism and organised crime where it is deemed that juries may be subject to intimidation.