Dáil debates

Tuesday, 7 February 2017

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage

 

7:45 pm

Photo of Ruth CoppingerRuth Coppinger (Dublin West, Anti-Austerity Alliance) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 59:

In page 38, after line 12, to insert the following:
“PART 9

VICTIMS’ RIGHTS
56.The Minister for Justice and Equality is to report to the Dáil on progress in developing a Victims’ Rights’ Bill and on additional measures necessary to fully support and protect victims’ rights, including guaranteed access to free counselling services and free, independent legal advice within three months of the enactment of this Act.”.

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