Episode
Legal Battle Over Explosives Law
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
A Galway man, Karolis Peckauskas, faces trial for allegedly plotting to attack a mosque, accused of possessing pipe end caps and hydrogen peroxide. His defense is mounting a bold legal challenge, arguing the Explosives Act unfairly shifts the burden of proof to the accused — a move they call “impermissible.” The High Court has granted leave for judicial review on this key legal point, leaving the outcome uncertain and potentially setting a precedent for how such cases are handled in Ireland. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/857730a4125f0793