Judge called on to clarify remark that Muslims 'feel they can beat their wives'

A judge is being called on to clarify or withdraw a remark in which he said that he thinks Muslims feel that they can "actually beat their wives".

Judge called on to clarify remark that Muslims 'feel they can beat their wives'

A judge is being called on to clarify or withdraw a remark in which he said that he thinks Muslims feel they can "actually beat their wives".

The comment was made by Judge Anthony Halpin in Tallaght District court in Dublin

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It happened during the trial of a Somali man accused of burgling his former wife's home.

The Immigrant Council of Ireland has called on the judge to clarify or withdraw his comments.

Judge Halpin

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