Justice Minister announces plans to better support victims of sexual violence

Minister for Justice and Equality Helen McEntee has announced new measures to help victims in sexual violence cases. Picture: Gareth Chaney

Specialist training will be introduced to the justice sector to better support victims in sexual violence cases. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee will launch Supporting A Victim’s Journey: A Plan to Help Victims and Vulnerable Witnesses in Sexual Violence Cases today.

Specialist training for judges, lawyers, gardaí and others will be implemented to "ensure victims are supported throughout investigation and prosecution" and free legal advice will be made available to victims of sexual assault even where there is no prosecution.