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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1583Breach of discipline (inappropriate relationship with domestic abuse complainant) · Co. Donegal

Donegal garda Keith Harrison loses High Court challenge to suspension over alleged inappropriate relationship

Garda Keith Harrison, stationed in Milford, Co Donegal, lost his High Court challenge to his ongoing suspension for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a woman who had reported domestic abuse to him in 2019. Mr Justice Garrett Simons found the continuing three-month suspension extensions were lawful and rational.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatKeith Harrison was suspended in 2021 over an alleged inappropriate relationship with a woman he had dealt with while investigating domestic abuse. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe suspension has been extended every three months since 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe woman allegedly reported to Harrison in 2019 that she was a victim of assault and domestic abuse. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHarrison allegedly entered into a relationship with the woman within weeks of her report. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe alleged breach was that a garda engaged in a sexual relationship with a person who had made a complaint of domestic abuse to that officer. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenHarrison started his High Court challenge in March 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge was satisfied the belated disclosure of the June 2020 decision not to pursue criminal prosecution was not a significant change. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHarrison denied any wrongdoing, saying the relationship was consensual and has now ended. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGarda Commissioner Drew Harris opposed the challenge. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherIn 2017 and 2018, Disclosures Tribunal chairman Mr Justice Peter Charleton rejected allegations made by Harrison. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 May2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Donegal garda loses High Court challenge to suspension over alleged inappropriate relationship

    Reports the High Court decision dismissing Harrison's challenge, finding the suspension lawful and the belated disclosure of the 2020 non-prosecution decision not a significant change in circumstances.

    accused, Keith Harrison, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Harrisonvictim, female