Patricia Smyth

Patricia Smyth

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Patricia Smyth is a judge who presided over the case of Judith Evans, describing her as a 'cold, calculating child predator' during sentencing. Smyth highlighted the severity of Evans' actions and the impact on her young victim, emphasizing the inappropriate nature of the communications exchanged between Evans and the boy.

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Justice Patricia Smyth blocked the commission by means of an injunction.

Drumcree standoff shows Northern Ireland’s troubled past still threatens its peace | Northern Ireland
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-27
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Judge Patricia Smyth prudently suspended the permit for the unionist parade.

Irlanda del Nord, tensione alla marcia: catene umane contro gli unionisti. «La via cattolica resta chiusa per loro»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-09-27
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Judge Patricia Smyth ruled on the long-running dispute regarding the Orange Order's march.

PSNI tells Orange Order not to march down Garvaghy Road amid blockade by protesters – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-27
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High Court judge Patricia Smyth said her mind was 'entirely open' regarding the residents' application.

Garvaghy Road residents question whether policing assessment of Orange Order parade has changed – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-26
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Judge Patricia Smyth described Evans as a cold, calculating child predator.

‘Cold, calculating’ teacher jailed for grooming and sexually abusing teenage pupil – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-15
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