Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill: Discussion
10:00 am
Ms Catriona Doherty:
I will close briefly.
In regard to the provision of information, we would welcome the provision of information to victims. However, there is no requirement within the general scheme that it must be provided at an age-appropriate level. The provision of information in age appropriate language and in plain English is essential to ensure child victims can engage with the process.
Victims do not have a choice. Those 90 children on that waiting list do not have a choice today. It is the committee's choice to make a difference. I am happy to answer any questions.