Dáil debates
Thursday, 29 March 2007
Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Committee Stage
12:00 pm
Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
I want to consider the Hogan report at greater length for good reason. Some aspects of the report, for instance, regarding inferences arising from the failure to mention facts, are too weak. Another aspect of the report does not go far enough. I believe in every jury trial a statement should be made by the defence as part of the process to start the trial.
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