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#553 Does Jennie's Law Go Far Enough?
On today’s show, Niall looks at the Government’s latest move to combat domestic violence — “Jennie’s Law.”
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan is set to bring the proposal before Cabinet, which would create a Domestic Violence Register — publicly naming those convicted of domestic abuse against a partner or former partner.
The law is named after Jennifer Poole, who was brutally murdered by her ex-partner Gavin Murphy in 2021. Her brother Jason Poole has campaigned tirelessly for greater transparency and protection for victims, and today, that fight has reached the Cabinet table.
But is the…
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