Special Criminal Court and Offences Against the State Act set to be repealed

Justice Minister to repeal State's counter-terrorism laws and replace Special Criminal Court

Jim O’Callaghan said “an updated approach is now required to fit the modern security landscape”.

Special Criminal Court and Offences Against the State Act set to be repealed

Replacement of legislation will not mean an end to non-jury courts

ICCL statement on repeal of Offences Against the State Acts

29 May 2025 - While the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) welcomes the news that the Minister for Justice intends to repeal the Offences Against the State Acts, we are deeply concerned at the government’s plans to retain a permanent non-jury court.  The Independent Review Group published two reports in June 2023, a majority and minority report. This is the first indication, after almost two years, that the government intends to act on the…