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Case No. 5559Murder · Co. Dublin · 24 Dec 2023

Teens charged over Tristan Sherry's murder challenge sentencing regime in High Court

Noah Musueni and David Amah, both of whom were minors at the time of the offence, have brought High Court judicial review proceedings arguing the State has failed to provide a sentencing regime for children convicted of murder, seeking to halt their Special Criminal Court trials until new laws are enacted.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo teenagers were charged in relation to the killing of Tristan Sherry in a Dublin restaurant on Christmas Eve. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatJason Hennessy snr died on January 4th. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereNoah Musueni is from Corduff Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereDavid Amah is from Hazel Grove, Portrane Road, Donabate, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeBoth have been charged with Mr Sherry's murder and sent forward to trial before the non-jury Special Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe cases came before Mr Justice Garrett Simons, who on an ex parte basis granted the applicants permission to bring their actions. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe matters will return before the court later in the month. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherBoth were minors at the time of the alleged offence but have since turned 18. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe two are represented by Mark Lynam SC. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherIf found guilty of murder they would face a mandatory life sentence as they would be sentenced as adults. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is a notice party to the actions. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jul2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Teens charged in connection with Tristan Sherry’s murder take action over sentencing regime

    Reports that the two accused have brought High Court judicial review proceedings against the DPP, Ireland and the Attorney General, seeking declarations that the 2001 Children's Act breaches their constitutional and ECHR rights, and orders preventing their trials until sentencing laws are amended. Mr Justice Garrett Simons granted permission to bring the actions on an ex parte basis.

    accused, Noah Musueni, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Noah Musueniaccused, David Amah, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)David Amahvictim, Tristan Sherry, male, irish (judged from name)Tristan Sherryvictim, Jason Hennessy snr, male, irish (judged from name)Jason Hennessy snr