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Ireland Pushes for Stronger Domestic Abuse Protections | Cork News
Ireland’s Oireachtas committee is demanding urgent reforms to how domestic abuse cases are handled, especially involving police officers. Any garda accused of domestic or sexual violence should be suspended immediately to prevent access to systems that could endanger victims. The report also calls for more transparent family court proceedings, tougher bail rules for those with coercive control histories, and a new domestic violence offense to cover non-physical abuse. Advocates highlight that male victims are often ignored, and there’s a push to recognize subtle coercive control early. The…
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