The Special Criminal Court handles terrorism and serious organised crime in Ireland; current news centers on Kinahan extradition from UAE and a CAR war- crimes trial
Kinahan has been extradited from the UAE to Ireland, where he faces charges linked to leading an organised crime group. A heavy security operation and upgraded facilities at Portlaoise Prison accompany the transfer.
Bozizé is facing trial in Bangui in absentia for crimes by his security forces tied to Bossembele abuses; three former officers are in pre-trial detention. The Special Criminal Court is pursuing allegations of murder, torture and rape linked to the presidential guard and other security forces.