Billy FitzGerald
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Billy FitzGerald served as Chief Justice of Ireland from 1972 to 1974 and was known for his dissenting opinions on the Supreme Court regarding the extradition of IRA members, arguing that their violent actions should not be classified as political offences. His views highlighted the complexities and controversies surrounding the legal definitions of terrorism and political violence in Ireland during the Troubles.
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Billy FitzGerald was the chief justice who dissented from the majority view on extradition for terrorist-type offences.
UUP leader might have point about an Irish Government apology for conduct in Troubles – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-03-07
Ireland· 2026-03-07
