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When Justice Fails, Advocacy Rises | Cork News
Simon Byrne, a childhood sexual abuse survivor, fought for justice after his abuser was deemed unfit to stand trial due to dementia — a devastating blow that nearly broke him. After a fact-finding hearing confirmed the abuse and placed the perpetrator on the sex offenders register, Byrne and his wife Maria turned their pain into purpose, launching “Simon’s Law” to reform how the justice system handles elderly offenders. Their campaign demands earlier cognitive assessments and clearer legal outcomes for victims, pushing for change in Greater Manchester and beyond — with the Ministry of Justice…
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