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Everything you need to know about Jennie’s Law

Everything you need to know about Jennie’s Law

The Domestic Violence (Judgments) Register Act 2026 was passed last month. The Domestic Violence (Judgments) Register Act 2026, commonly known as Jennie’s Law, has been signed into law and establishes Ireland’s first Domestic Violence Judgments Register. Named in memory of Jennifer ‘Jennie’ Poole, the legislation aims to help people access information that may support safer […]

1 month ago

Ricky Martin shuts down claims of incest and domestic violence after restraining order

Ricky Martin shuts down claims of incest and domestic violence after restraining order

He has denied all claims. Ricky Martin has denied having “any kind of sexual or romantic relationship” with his nephew after the latter reportedly placed a restraining order against him. Martin’s attorney has responded after reports were made that the pop star could see up to 50 years in prison for domestic violence charges filed […]

4 years ago

New €360 million plan announced to tackle gender-based violence in Ireland

New €360 million plan announced to tackle gender-based violence in Ireland

The package has been described as the Government’s “most ambitious” plan to date. The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced a package worth €363 million to target domestic violence, and gender and sexual-based violence in Ireland. Describing the strategy as the Government’s “most ambitious” plan to date, Minister McEntee has said that the plan […]

4 years ago