Second Stage Stage in the legislative process — click for what it means Lapsed The bill’s status — click for what it means 32nd Dáil The House currently handling the bill 67/2018 Official bill number / year
Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018
- Sponsor
- Jim O'Callaghan · Fianna Fáil
- Introduced
- 28 Jun 2018
- Last updated
- 13 Feb 2020
What this bill does AI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Amends 2017 Victims of Crime Act to require victims of sexual violence, gender-based violence, or violence in close relationships receive information and legal advice from state-funded solicitors during investigations.
- Solicitor-provided advice must explain investigation process, witness statement requirements, disclosure rights of accused, victim cross-examination, and timeline for criminal proceedings.
- Aims to increase victim support and complaints by providing early-stage legal guidance to victims navigating investigation and potential prosecution processes.
Stage timeline What do these stages mean?
- First Stage 32nd Dáil28 Jun 2018
- Second Stage 32nd Dáil28 Jun 2018
Debates
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