Safe Ireland is questioning whether economic factors are behind a decision not to make domestic abuse an offence.
A joint committee researching the issue recommended that the term “domestic violence” be deemed a crime, covering both physical and psychological abuse within a relationship.
But, the Justice Minister has taken advice from the DPP, who’s said it would be too difficult in court to separate domestic abuse from so-called “ordinary assault”.
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The Domestic Violence Bill is currently going through the Oireachtas and Killaloe woman Caitríona Gleeson of Safe Ireland says they’re frustrated at the move.