Research Paper Presentation by Dr Ger Coffey

On Tuesday 11th July, Dr Ger Coffey presented a research paper entitled ‘Proactive Intelligence-Led Policing Examined through the Lens of Covert Surveillance Operations in Ireland’ at the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) 20th International Conference on Law, Athens, Greece, 10-11 July 2023.

The paper examined the extensive powers and functions conferred by the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, as amended, to bolster the resources of appropriate criminal justice agencies (including An Garda Síochána, Defence Forces, and Revenue Commissioners) to detect, investigate and apprehend suspects, the management and use of covert intelligence operations (including the placement of audio-recording devices), and (in)compatibility with constitutional and human rights substantive and procedural safeguards.

Dr Coffey gratefully acknowledges the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty Research Committee, for supporting the conference attendance and presentation.