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Legal Insights
Plain-language guides to the parts of the Irish criminal justice system clients ask about most.
15 August 2023
What is Legal Consent?
Consent under the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017, and what it means in practice.
Read article →5 August 2023
The Appeal Process Before the Court of Criminal Appeal
How criminal appeals are run in Ireland, from notice of appeal through to hearing before the Court of Appeal.
Read article →25 July 2023
The Sentencing Process in Ireland
An overview of how Irish courts approach sentencing, including mitigating and aggravating factors.
Read article →15 July 2023
The Role of the Judge and Jury in a Criminal Trial
How responsibilities are divided between the judge and the jury during an Irish criminal trial.
Read article →10 July 2023
The Burden of Proof in a Criminal Trial
What 'beyond reasonable doubt' really means, and which party carries the burden.
Read article →5 July 2023
The Book of Evidence, What is it and what should it contain?
An overview of the Book of Evidence in Irish criminal procedure and the documents it must include.
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