Plans for foreign witness evidence via video link

WITNESSES in court cases could give evidence from abroad under plans to use video technology in criminal and civil trials, it was revealed yesterday.

Justice Minister Michael McDowell has asked a committee comprising representatives of the gardaí, prison service, Law Society and Justice Department to deliver a report on the matter.

The committee, chaired by Mrs Justice Susan Denham of the Supreme Court, held its first meeting yesterday. It will examine a range of practical, technical and legal issues.