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
Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance)
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Intentionally or recklessly interfering with another person's peace or privacy is very serious and there is a barrier with the inclusion of the word "seriously" because it sets a bar for the individual. People may be under the impression that what has happened is not serious enough. However, the act itself is serious enough to warrant being in legislation. The word "seriously" should be removed because intentional or reckless interference is very serious.