Survivors of symphysiotomy take next step in search for justice
The group of women will discuss their proposed draft bill to amend the statute of limitations in relation to the pelvic operations at an Oireachtas committee hearing today.
View ArticleDáil committee to discuss Irish prostitution legislation
The Justice committee is to meet with a number of groups tomorrow to hear their opinions on prostitution and law in Ireland.
View ArticleBarnardos highlights problem of ‘loverboys’ in child prostitution
June Tinsely of Barnardos said young men who act as boyfriends to teenage girls coerce them into having sex with other men.
View ArticleJustice Committee at Stormont grills Marie Stopes representatives
The committee asked representatives if they located the clinic across from a train station to encourage women from the Republic to travel there for abortions.
View ArticleFormer sex workers to speak to Justice committee on prostitution laws
The news comes days after former ‘Belle de Jour’ escort Brooke Magnanti expressed her concerns about the fact no sex workers to date had spoken to the committee.
View ArticleDomestic violence victims ‘trapped’ by immigration laws
Victims are often afraid to report abuse because they fear it will impact on their immigration status.
View ArticleJustice Committee not calling anyone in on GardaGate … yet
However, the panel of TDs and senators is seeking to have an examination of the timeline of events included in the terms of reference of the Commission of Investigation.
View ArticleJustice Committee says Ireland should recognise Travellers as ethnic group
A report from the committee said the Taoiseach and Justice Minister should confirm this recognition and commence dialogue with representative groups about new legislation.
View ArticleGuards being able to investigate guards is ‘questionable’ – GSOC chief
Simon O’Brien said that the organisation’s remit should be “fundamentally reset” so it can “actively seek resolutions to issues and provide feedback to gardaí to bring about change”.
View ArticleGardaí claim GSOC tells them: ‘Accept this, it’s no biggie… you just have to...
John Redmond, chair of the AGSI, said gardaí sometimes had to apologise to complainants even if they weren’t in the wrong.
View ArticleActing Garda Commissioner denies the force has not supported Maurice McCabe
Finian McGrath questioned Nóirín O’Sullivan’s assertion that senior gardaí were in contact with the whistleblower “on a daily basis”.
View ArticleBrian Purcell appears before the Justice Committee, but refuses to answer...
Members of the committee slammed his lack of cooperation as “farcical”.
View Article‘I told her to ring Maurice McCabe’: John Wilson shook hands with the Garda...
Noirín O’Sullivan shook hands and chatted with whistleblower and former garda John Wilson outside Leinster House today.
View ArticleWhat can TDs do to prevent suicide in prisons?
The Justice Committee will discuss this and other issues today.
View Article‘One suicide within prison is too many’
The Irish Institute of Naturopathic Medicine is calling on the government to support its pilot programme to help reduce suicide in prisons.
View ArticleHas gangland crime affected you or your community?
The Justice Committee is seeking submissions for its report on the impact of gangland crime on people across Ireland.
View ArticleJustice committee calls for single Garda Ombudsman
It also recommends reform of the complaints process, Garda training and formation of the Garda Authority.
View ArticleShould domestic violence be treated more seriously than public assault?
The Oireachtas Justice Committee thinks so.
View ArticleAge of consent should stay at 17 but two year leeway suggested
That’s according to a report from the Oireachtas Justice Committee published yesterday.
View Article‘The abuse we suffered due to our skin colour is being airbrushed from Irish...
Mixed Race Irish is asking for the Government to recognise the abuse they suffered in State-run institutions.
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