Civil Protection Orders Bill considered by the Oireachtas Justice Committee
Summary
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy discusses a new bill that would allow courts to impose protection orders on individuals convicted of sexual offences, preventing them from contacting victims. The legislation aims to address a legal anomaly by enabling judges to issue these orders at the time of conviction rather than requiring victims to seek them after harassment occurs. Carthy also offers an opposition perspective on the ongoing industrial action, urging the government to acknowledge the cost of living crisis and present reasonable proposals to avoid further disruption.
Topics discussed
Show introduction
Introduction of Matt Carthy and the proposed sexual offence protection bill
Explanation of legislative anomaly and current harassment laws
Victim perspectives on post-conviction anxiety and release fears
How the new bill allows protection orders at conviction
Bill progress, committee scrutiny, and upcoming amendments
Transition to discussion on the public sector strike
Sinn Féin view on government failure and cost of living crisis
Show sign-off
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