Gardaí investigating in-camera breaches
In-camera trials refer to legal proceedings that are held in private, with reporting restrictions in place whereby no identifying details can be published in a public forum.
Waterford Gardaí are investigating breaches of court restrictions in the wake of a recent in-camera trial.
In-camera trials refer to legal proceedings that are held in private due to their sensitive nature. In such matters, reporting restrictions are put in place whereby no identifying details can be published in a public forum.
In a recent trial, legal counsel became concerned over a number of social media posts that directly identified the accused party.
At a brief hearing in Waterford Circuit Court, Judge Eugene O'Kelly was informed that 'Gardaí were involved' about these breaches, which took the form of Facebook posts.
Judge O'Kelly said: "A breach of the in camera rule exposes a person to criminal intent. It is a matter of concern."
He said: "It should be got on with."
The matter will be mentioned again on March 24.
