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James McGuill
Solicitor representing one of the accused in the case discussed, involved in the appeals and legal strategy around claims of unsafe conviction and interpretation issues.
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Nov 12, 2025
• 23min
A new documentary 'First Conviction' a quest for justice
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Pamela Fraher, a reporter with RTÉ Investigates, dives into the harrowing case of a couple wrongfully convicted of FGM. She reveals shocking details about the initial medical misdiagnosis and issues with courtroom interpretation that played a critical role in their conviction. Solicitor James McGuill discusses the challenges of their appeal and the importance of new medical evidence that eventually led to a quashed conviction. Together, they highlight systemic flaws in interpreter regulation and the quest for justice that continues as the couple seeks to clear their names.
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