Use of counselling notes in rape and sexual assault cases to be reviewed

Use of counselling notes in rape and sexual assault cases to be reviewed

A stakeholder group will ensure the review process is 'victim-centred', says Helen McEntee. Picture: File

A review will take place on the use of counselling notes in sexual assault and rape court cases, Justice Minister Helen McEntee has confirmed.

Ms McEntee today launched the latest annual report of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, which found that the charity received almost 500 calls from survivors of sexual violence with feelings of suicide.

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