Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 1 December 2020
Select Committee on Justice and Equality
Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Committee Stage
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
There is a test referenced earlier in the legislation on what is deemed "recklessness" or something that "seriously interferes". We are trying to highlight that this is a serious issue, which is why we are making it a criminal offence. My understanding is there are tests that have to be adhered to in terms of interpreting the impact it has had, and taking into account the language being used and the possible implications for the individual concerned.
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