Stephen McCullagh, a 36-year-old man, is scheduled to stand trial in Northern Ireland on November 30 facing 19 charges including voyeurism and making indecent photographs, according to court documents and Belfast Crown Court proceedings. The Lisburn man has denied all charges against him, which stem from an alleged offending period spanning 16 years from January 2007 to January 2023.
Reporting Restrictions Lifted in Belfast Crown Court
Judge Patrick Lynch KC lifted a reporting restriction on Thursday following a media request during a case mention at Belfast Crown Court. According to the court review, both McCullagh’s defence and the press accepted the principle of open justice. They agreed that proceedings could be reported as long as they remained accurate and fair. “Therefore in my view the reporting restriction is unnecessary and the reporting restriction no longer applies,” Judge Lynch stated on the record.
Charges and Allegations Faced by the Accused
McCullagh faces a total of 19 criminal counts. According to the charges detailed in court papers, the allegations involve voyeurism, making indecent photographs, and possessing indecent photographs. Specifically, he is accused of covertly recording 12 women performing a private act. Court records show that some of the voyeurism charges were brought specifically for the “purpose of obtaining sexual gratification.” The alleged timeline covers a broad period from January 2007 through January 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Stephen McCullagh’s trial scheduled to begin?
The trial is due to begin on November 30, according to Belfast Crown Court.
Where is the defendant’s address listed?
Court papers list his address as HMP Maghaberry.
What specific charges has Stephen McCullagh denied?
He has denied all 19 charges, which include voyeurism, making indecent photographs, and possessing indecent photographs.
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