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Jumping the gun

EVEN before a second vote on the Lisbon Treaty, the European Court of Human Rights is overriding the judgment of our courts and judges.

Jumping the gun

Tue, 25 Nov, 2008 - 00:00

What hope have we of justice for our country if we vote yes next time.

Patricia O’Shea

Lime Trees Road

Douglas

Cork

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