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EPISODE · May 4, 2025 · 2 MIN

Support in Sligo to ban use of victims' counselling notes in court

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Support has been reiterated in Sligo to ban the use of victims' counselling notes in sexual violence cases.A demonstration was held outside Leinster House on Tuesday, ahead of a new bill being introduced to the Dail, which if passed, would outlaw the practice.At present, judges can allow notes, taken by a therapist during a counselling session, to be released to the defence and used in court.Local Independent Cllr Marie Casserly previously tabled a motion at council level on the issue and contacted the Justice Minister over it:

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