Harsher sentences for domestic and sexual violence come into effect 

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said introducing standalone offences for stalking and strangling are 'significant'.

A new offence of stalking, with a maximum sentence of up to 10 years, has come into effect in Ireland on Wednesday.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee announced that the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 — which introduces a range of new criminal offences, and tougher sentencing — has now come into effect.