Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2019

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Creates a new system for **domestic homicide reviews** after a murder or manslaughter linked to domestic violence, abuse or neglect, so the circumstances of the death can be examined and lessons learned. A Minister, the Garda Commissioner or the High Court could order a review, with families able to contribute and several State bodies required to co-operate. The review is meant to improve responses to domestic abuse in future cases, while not blaming anyone or interfering with any criminal investigation.

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Bill entitled an Act to amend the Domestic Violence Act 2018 to provide for the establishment and conduct of Domestic Homicide Reviews.

Last updated 13 February 2020