Report on sexual assault witness protection deemed "a piece of window dressing"

Pictured at Government Buildings today are the Minister for Justice & Equality, Helen McEntee TD, and Mr Tom O’Malley of NUI Galway, as they launch the O’Malley Review of Protections for Vulnerable Witnesses in the Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Offences. Photograph: Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland

"A piece of window dressing" is how a rape survivor and victims' rights advocate described the new report examining how vulnerable witnesses are treated when prosecuting sexual abuse cases. 

“It doesn’t go far enough to ensure that people are getting real justice," Linda Hayden, founder of the Victim's Alliance said.