Sinn Féin leadership tables motion in support of non-jury courts ahead of Ard Fheis

The move represents a significant u-turn for the party, which has long called for the abolition of the Special Criminal Court

Sinn Féin Party Leader Mary Lou McDonald’s Presidential Address will be broadcast live from 5pm tomorrow. File Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

The Sinn Féin leadership has tabled a motion in support of non-jury courts to be voted on in tomorrow's party Ard Fheis.

If the motion is passed, it will see Sinn Féin, if in government, commit to the option for non-jury courts where required "in exceptional circumstances where a normal jury process could not proceed due to fears of intimidation or interference," according to a statement.