The Special Criminal Court, a non-jury court with different rules of evidence and procedures to the ordinary courts, has been criticized by domestic and international rights bodies. Is it time we explored alternatives to the Special Criminal Court? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Barrister Gemma McLoughlin-Burke.

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