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Magistrates' Court Jurisdiction

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Court of Appeal Rules PSNI Prosecution of Anti-Islam Facebook Post Invalid Without DPP Consent

Northern Ireland's Court of Appeal ruled magistrates lack jurisdiction to hear public order prosecutions without prior DPP consent.

11 March 2026
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