Interesting new powers in Ireland

[disney332]

Your trip report will prove you couldn't have done it 😂

Disney332

[skalexander]

Originally Posted by 400ixl

So it has to go through a pre-arranged process where a court has to approve it and only in exceptional circumstances may as senior officer grant permission.

That is entirely different to giving an officer on the ground to apply it during stop and search rules.

It is oversight, and alongside a complaints process looks appropriate.

Not that I agree with the law at all but its not a free for all as you appear to be implying like stop and search is.

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I was not implying it is a free for all. However, I am not comfortable with the power being granted to Police forces at all - judges or magistrates are available 24 hours a day, and in my opinion it is not necessary.

I view a complaints process as akin to closing the stable door after the horse has bolted. Even if a complaints process found the warrant was improperly granted, the Police force would have the information and it would almost certainly be admissible.

A balance always has to be struck, but I feel this goes too far in favour of the state, and it may well lead to the widening of powers elsewhere. Just my opinion, which I'm entitled to.

[duchy]

Pretty sure bank accounts are included under money laundering powers already.