Seanad debates

Wednesday, 15 October 2003

Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Bill 2001: Committee Stage.

 

The prison service has to deal with prisoners and their rehabilitation, so I wish to quote an acknowledgement of victims of crime from a submission by that service. It stated the service wants "to ensure that in all cases where temporary release is being considered, any potential risk for the victim is taken fully into account". In order for the prison service to take this fully into account, the legislation should provide for the right of victims to be informed of a proposal that a prisoner is going to be released. Far too often we hear of a victim bumping into the perpetrator on the street. We all know about the plight of victims so we can now help to avoid such situations arising in future. The Minister of State should consider accepting this amendment.

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