Ireland Case No. 4869Indecent assault
Supreme Court refuses to block trial on historic indecent assault charges
The Supreme Court has refused to stop a man's trial on 18 counts of alleged indecent assault of his young cousin in the 1970s and 1980s. The court ruled that disclosure questions should be decided by the trial judge.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court24 Oct
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatThe Supreme Court refused to block the man's trial for alleged indecent assault of his young cousin. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe man is alleged to have committed 18 counts of indecent assault against the complainant. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe High Court had made orders requiring further disclosure to the man before the trial could proceed. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe Court of Appeal overruled the High Court orders and said disclosure issues should be dealt with by the criminal court overseeing the trial. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe Supreme Court refused to halt the trial or order increased disclosure. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe Supreme Court ruled that the trial judge decides whether the accused needs further information about the complainant's past experience of alleged sexual violence. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man was an adult at the time of the alleged offences. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man denies all of the allegations and maintains his innocence. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe Supreme Court found the accused had not shown a fundamental denial of justice that would prevent any trial. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Oct2024Supreme Court refuses to block man’s trial on charges of historic indecent assault
Reports the Supreme Court's refusal to halt the trial and its ruling that disclosure disputes belong to the criminal trial judge.
accused, late 60s, malevictim, female