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O'Reilly welcomes proposed law changes around character references in sexual assault cases

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Galway-based Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly has welcomed the publication of The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023, in particular the changes in relation to the use of character references in sexual assault cases.

NUIG students can 'speak out' about violence, bullying, and sexual harassment

NUI Galway has launched a groundbreaking online tool for people to anonymously report experiences of violence, bullying, and sexual harassment.

Galway Rape Crisis Centre - ‘We are here and we believe you’

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As many as one in four Irish people have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetimes, according to recent studies.

Mayo domestic abuse and rape crisis supports still in place despite Covid-19

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Mayo domestic abuse and rape crisis support services have added their voices to a major new TV, radio and social media advertising campaign to tackle the serious issue of domestic violence.

O’Reilly raises concerns over low levels of reporting sexual assaults

Sexual assault reporting is “so low in Galway” it was “excluded from the Garda report” received by councillors and community representatives at the Joint Policing Committee this week.

Survivors of domestic abuse hailed for their ‘incredible’ strength

The “incredible” strength and resilience of women who survive abusive relationships was singled out for special praise this week by COPE Galway in the run up to International Women’s Day which takes place tomorrow (Friday).

Galwayman jailed for eight years for rape and sexual assault of daughter

A Galway man who committed “despicable crimes” by subjecting his daughter to years of physical and sexual abuse has been jailed for eight years.

Government approves Bill to tackle serial sex offenders

The Government has agreed to proceed with a new bill that will target repeat sex offenders, which will broadly reflect proposals originally introduced by Minister of State, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran.

Charity which supports children and families affected by child sexual abuse seek volunteers

A charity which provides a support service for children and families affected by child sexual abuse is seeking volunteers.

 

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