Trials in front of a jury are set to resume next month following their suspension due to the Covid-19 lockdown, the Central Criminal Court heard today.
All new jury trials were effectively suspended after the coronavirus restrictions were introduced in March. Taking charge of the list of cases before the Central Criminal Court today, Justice Paul McDermott said it was envisaged that trials would recommence on 20 July with procedures in place that adhere to health and safety guidelines.
Justice McDermott said that two trials would begin initially, with the first proceeding on 20 July. The first two trials will be used as templates for two more proposed trials later in the year, Justice McDermott said.