About this episode

John continues his conversation with Frank Greaney about the complexities of criminal investigations and court reporting.

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes, John continues his conversation with Frank Greaney, Courts Correspondent and award-winning journalist and broadcaster. Frank explains the work that goes into complex criminal investigations, the role of An Garda Síochána, and the way evidence is presented and tested in court. He also reflects on public reactions to sentencing and why court outcomes can sometimes shock people. The episode also brings us inside Frank’s day-to-day work as a courts correspondent, from following trials and filing reports to explaining complex proceedings clearly and responsibly. Throughout, he returns to the importance of experience and humanity when reporting on cases that continue to affect victims, families and communities long after a trial has ended.

People in this episode

Host: John

Guest: Frank Greaney

Topics covered

• criminal investigations
• court proceedings
• public reactions
• reporting
• victims' impact

Keywords

• criminal justice
• court reporting
• evidence
• sentencing
• victims
• journalism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: An Garda Síochána

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