The hate crime bill could end up criminalising people because of ill-considered abusive comments made at the time of an offence, when in fact hatred did not motivate their offence; also the ‘other genders’ part of the bill needs revisiting
Transformative new laws to combat domestic, sexual and gender-based violence pass all stages in the Oireachtas
• Jennie’s Law will allow those convicted of domestic violence against a partner or former partner to be included on a public register of judgments • Disclosure of counselling notes...
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