Corruption threat posed by gardaí who abuse power for sexual gain is 'poorly grasped'

Garda commissioner Drew Harris said anti-corruption measures had been taken. File picture: Leon Farrell/Rollingnews.ie

The corruption threat posed by gardaí who abuse their power for sexual gain is “poorly grasped” in An Garda Síochána, a police watchdog has said.

The Garda Inspectorate said this problem – which was a “major emerging issue” in other police forces – had “profound” human rights implications for victims and the organisation.