We spoke to Senator, Barrister and Law Professor Ivana Bacik about the recent emergency legislation passed giving powers to the Minister for Health and the Gardai in light of the Covid 19 crisis. Senator Bacik explained the human rights implications to this legislation and how it "would not be countenanced" in normal times. We also caught up with our ear to the ground: Sargeant Des O'Hurley.

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