Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects the Law Reform Commission to report back to him on their examinations into the difficulties with Section 10 of the Non-fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 in terms of demonstrating the need to demonstrate persistence in instances of harassment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51991/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I have requested the Law Reform Commission to consider the need to amend Section 10 of Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997, having been made aware of difficulties in bringing successful prosecutions under that section in relation to domestic and sexual violence. I understand that the Law Reform Commission expects to complete a discussion or consultation paper in the first half of next year in relation to their consideration of the provision.