Sinn Fein leader McDonald defends debating motion on Special Criminal Court

The transcript discusses the review of emergency powers in Ireland, emphasizing the need for judicial reform and fair trials. It critiques the current system, highlighting issues with the DPP and special Criminal Court. The discussion includes the need for non-jury courts in exceptional circumstances, such as jury tampering. The transcript also touches on COVID-19 antigen testing, advocating for free and accessible testing.

What was the original intent of the Good Friday Agreement regarding special powers?

• To strengthen them

• To abolish them

• To ignore them

• To expand them

What is a key concern regarding gangland crime?

• It is decreasing rapidly

• It brings fear and terror to the streets

• It is not a concern for communities

• It is only a minor issue

What is the proposed solution for cases with jury intimidation?

• A special Criminal Court

• A non-jury court

• A public trial

• A secret trial

When is the review of the judicial system expected to be published?

• In the winter

• In the summer

• In the autumn

• In the spring

What is the stance on free antigen testing?

• It should be expensive

• It should be limited to certain groups

• It should be free to everyone

• It should not be available