Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I agree with Senator Walsh that the human rights of victims are often forgotten. Tilting the system in favour of criminals rather than victims is not on my agenda. While I accept that a balance must be reached on matters such as this and that human rights are covered in other sections, I tabled my amendment in the belief that the protection of human rights should be part of the functions of the Garda. The Minister made a reasoned point. I ask him to respond to the question I raised.