Victims of stalking will be able to apply for civil orders to prevent further incidents under a new provision of the Criminal Justice Act.
Victims of stalking will be able to apply for civil orders without proof needed for a criminal conviction under a new provision of the Criminal Justice Act.Victims of stalking or a member of the Gardaí acting on their behalf will be able to apply to the District Court for a civil order against a perpetrator without the proof needed for a criminal conviction.The Department of Justice said this will allow for “earlier intervention” when addressing stalking in Ireland.
Justice Minister Helen McEntee said civil orders to prevent stalking are “an important step forward in our work to tackle all forms of sexual and gender-based violence”.“I am introducing robust legislation to ensure that everyone has what is needed to ensure they are protected and safe and feel safe.
The Department said this will provide victims of stalking with immediate protection against ongoing offending behaviour while they await the determination of their application.
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