"A man who is alleged to have been part of a right-wing group that targeted a mosque in Galway and who is charged with possession of explosives says he cannot get a fair trial due to the wording of the Explosives Act."
"Karolis Peckauskas (38) of Newfoundwell Road, Drogheda, Co Louth, has been granted leave from the High Court to challenge whether he can get a fair trial under the Act, which he claims contravenes his fundamental human rights."
Karolis Peckauskas, 38, of Newfoundwell Road, Drogheda, Co Louth, faces a charge of possession of explosives and is alleged to have been part of a right-wing group that targeted a mosque in Galway. He has been granted leave by the High Court to seek a constitutional challenge to the Explosives Act. The challenge asks whether the Act's wording permits him to obtain a fair trial and contends that the statutory language contravenes his fundamental human rights. The High Court leave allows consideration of whether the legal framework surrounding explosives offences unduly prejudices his criminal defence.
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