Sexual assault survivors to protest outside Dáil over use of counselling notes in trials

Rape Crisis Ireland executive director Cliona Saidlear (pictured) said survivors and advocates are demanding 'what ultimately should be in place — a ban'. File photo: RollingNews.ie

Survivors of sexual offences will gather outside Leinster House on Wednesday to protest against the use of counselling notes in sex assault trials.

While survivors and therapists are calling for a complete ban on the use of counselling notes, legislation being debated on Wednesday night proposes the use of counselling notes in trials only being permitted where there is a risk of an unfair trial.