Judge apologises after saying "Muslims feel they can actually beat their wives" in court case Judge Anthony Halpin says he didn't mean to offend muslims or their religion
A judge has sparked controversy after saying he thinks that "Muslims feel they can actually beat their wives" while a Somali man was on trial accused of burglary at his ex-wife's house.
Judge Anthony Halpin made the comments on Thursday in Tallaght District Court.
He has now apologised saying: "This week I made an unfortunate and incorrect remark in court.