Miscarriages of justice raise difficult questions about power, accountability, and what happens when the wrong person is convicted.
In this episode, we examine one of Ireland's most significant miscarriage of justice cases: the case of Martin Conmey, who spent decades trying to clear his name after a wrongful conviction linked to the murder of Una Lynskey.
Join Professor Clare Hamilton of Maynooth University, journalist Mick Clifford, and Senior Counsel Remy Farrell as they explore the investigation, the failures that led to a miscarriage of justice, and the profound personal cost for those involved.
From witness coercion and undisclosed evidence to the introduction of the Criminal Procedure Act 1993, this episode examines how wrongful convictions occur, the safeguards designed to address them, and why vigilance remains essential to protecting justice.
Episode lead: The Hon. Mr. Justice Sean Gillane, Judge of the High Court, member of the Irish Courts Podcast editorial team
