THE two sides in a constructive dismissal case taken by a high-profile victims’ campaigner totally disagree about the events leading up to her leaving, an employment tribunal heard yesterday.

A HIGH-PROFILE advocate for crime victims is taking action against her former employer, claiming she was subjected to a campaign of bullying and harassment and forced out of her job.

THE huge burden faced by relatives of murder victims could be eased greatly if radical proposals for the overhaul of the criminal courts system are introduced, a leading pressure group claimed last night.

A JUNIOR minister’s vow to shepherd through legislation that will give victims a key role when it comes to the early release of prisoners was met with confusion last night.

GARDAÍ want to know why some people are more often victims of crime than others, so they can break the cycle.

RELATIVES of murder victims must be given an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of trials, a support group urged yesterday.

ALMOST 300 serious crimes were committed every day last year — 55 more daily than in 2001.

YOUNG men between the ages of 17-25 are most likely to be assaulted, according to new figures from Victim Support.

FAMILIES and friends of the estimated 1,800 people who go missing here every year can now reach for the phone for help and support.

The agency set up to help victims of crime says the Gardai are shirking their duty to refer people to the agency.

THE Government is to seek legal advise from the Attorney General on whether the Justice Minister can pass the decision on the future of convicted killer Malcolm Macarthur to a Cabinet colleague.

The number of assaults and personal attacks increased during the first half of this year, according to Victim Support.