Garda owns man he sees hitting a woman

If a person has been witnessed by AGS assaulting another person, he should be arrested, brought to the station and charged.

If it has not been witnessed by AGS, then they should take statements and pass the information to the DPP who will make a decision.

The Gardai should not be wailing and gnashing like a banshee in the middle of the street. The Gardai should also not be using misogynistic slang towards members of the public either. It is not the Garda's job to "punish" the suspect verbally, that is why we have a courts system.

We know for certain that the Garda was unable to control his emotions.

We know for certain that the Garda had to sign the AGS Declaration of Professional Values and Ethical Standards. Which he completely failed to uphold.

Article 1 is "respect the human dignity of every person". We will understand that we can never judge a person because one can never know all the circumstances and the intent that led a person to take a particular course of action. An Garda Síochána must be concerned with how our services look after the dignity needs of each human person. Respect for the human dignity of all persons is the primary value on which the policies, practices and procedures of An Garda Síochána rest. It is important to remember that while members of An Garda Síochána are empowered by the Oireachtas on behalf of the community to deprive people of certain rights in the interests of the common good; in undertaking this function, we may never deprive persons of their innate personal dignity, no matter what procedures we have to carry out.

Article 6 is "pursue the truth by establishing and reporting all of the facts in an honest, objective, fair and impartial manner: justice being the aim." As investigators, it is our clear public duty to work conscientiously and diligently to establish all of the facts relevant to the issues under investigation, in an honest, objective, fair and impartial manner, with a view to providing other decision makers in the justice system with an objective, comprehensive and impartial picture of all of the issues. The principles of equality and non-discrimination must guide our actions, strategies and decision-making processes. Evidence collection, evaluation and presentation shall always be guided by respect for the rule of law and adherence to the principles of natural and constitutional justice.

Article 10 is "challenge, oppose and expose illegal, unprofessional or unethical behaviour in our profession." Individual or group behaviour or loyalties, which serve to facilitate, encourage or conceal illegal, unethical or unprofessional actions, undermines professional policing.

Article 11 is "discharge our professional responsibilities and public duties with probity and integrity in the interest of the public good." All decisions, behaviours and actions must be characterised by probity and integrity.

Seriously? If a woman attacks a man he cant hit her back?

If you're getting attacked you're allowed to hit back....

When are you writing this? The 1960s?

With that attitude you are condoning violence/ abuse by women on men so.

the guard had several of his colleagues standing right beside him , not a whole lot of courage required there

" no context "

so if a woman is coming at you with a knife , do you keep your hands by your side ?

daft rationale