Question 1

What does the Criminal Justice (Unborn Victims of Crime) Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Creates manslaughter offence when crimes against pregnant women cause unborn child's death, removing requirement child be born alive first. Extends careless and dangerous driving offences to include death or serious harm to unborn children under Road Traffic Act 1961. Prohibits prosecuting mothers for offences under this Bill regarding their own unborn children; unknowing perpetrators cannot claim pregnancy as defence.

Question 2

What stage is the Criminal Justice (Unborn Victims of Crime) Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 12 Nov 2026, the Criminal Justice (Unborn Victims of Crime) Bill 2026 is at Second Stage in 34th Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Criminal Justice (Unborn Victims of Crime) Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Criminal Justice (Unborn Victims of Crime) Bill 2026 was sponsored by Carol Nolan, and was introduced on 11 Nov 2026.

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