Jurisdictional challenges mean that victims-survivors often left in vulnerable and precarious situations, says North South Co-operation to Tackle Violence Against Women report
The report said collaboration between the PSNI and the Garda continues, but they 'cannot continue pursuit of a suspect crossing the Border'. Photograph: iStock
Under the Belfast Agreement, several mechanisms and institutions were set up to facilitate cross-Border co-operation across the island of Ireland including initiatives for improved cross-Border policing. “This is especially critical for women in Border areas, where the nearest and most accessible services – both geographically and logistically – are often across the Border.”
In both jurisdictions, access to legal aid remained “another significant challenge”, the report added, with some victims-survivors left “without sufficient resources to navigate the legal process”. “This association with paramilitary groups can act as a powerful deterrent for survivors and witnesses, making it incredibly difficult for victims-survivors to speak out.”
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