Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in June 2020
Noah, a 14-year-old St Malachy’s College pupil, was found dead in a storm drain in North Belfast in June 2020, six days after going missing. He disappeared while cycling from his South Belfast home to meet friends across the city.
He said: "It seems to me that there are a number of factors in this inquest which may it seems, potentially have a tendency to adversely affect the ability of the jury to be objective and impartial. They are as follows: "The absence of effective safeguards against a perverse verdict. The persistent high-profile campaign for “Justice” and “A new, proper investigation” with flags, posters, protests and media interviews which implies the present investigation as deficient. The lack of any “fade factor” as described by authorities in relation to prejudice under the Contempt of Court Act 1981, if the inquest goes ahead as planned.
He said: "Having regard to these matters, notwithstanding my reservations and concerns I do not conclude that there is a “real risk” of a perverse conclusion or bias as per Stephens J in Jordan’s Applications. Therefore, on balance, I conclude that it is “desirable” to have a jury sworn in this inquest and I will exercise my discretion pursuant to section 18 of the 1959 Act.”
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