Government planning new maximum sentence for assaulting gardaí

The Department of Justice says it will also support legislation to increase sentences for assault causing harm and conspiracy to murder.

Justice Minister Simon Harris: 'We will invest in recruitment, training, and technology, and progress new legislation to help An Garda Síochána'. Picture: PA

A new maximum sentence for assaulting gardaí as well as new powers for guards to implement antisocial behaviour orders (ASBOs) are among the goals for the Department of Justice for 2023.

The 2023 Justice Plan states that a consultation will take place which could see new powers given to gardaí to enforce ASBOs and says that work to increase the maximum sentence for assaulting a peace officer to 12 years will be continued.