Victims of Crime Bill
Deputy McLoughlin asks when the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill will be enacted. The Tánaiste says it has been published, approved by Cabinet, and she hopes it will be taken this term.
With regard to providing the victims of crime with greater support and assistance in their time of need, when can we expect the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill to be enacted? Will it happen in 2017? I understand that we are still waiting on Second Stage of the Bill.
Comment on this
The Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill has been published and was approved by Cabinet before Christmas. I agree it is important legislation that will change the balance in our criminal justice system in terms of victims and victims' rights and hope that the Business Committee will agree to it being taken this term.