McEntee: Interrogation of rape complainants is up to judges

Helen McEntee says the plan will help victims or witnesses in sexual violence cases, and says the ban is "something we want to explore". Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Minister for Justice has defended not banning the interrogation of rape complainants on their sexual history.

Launching her new recommendations for the justice sector, Supporting The Victim's Journey, on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Helen McEntee says the plan will help victims or witnesses in sexual violence cases, and says the ban is "something we want to explore".