News & Events
Speech by Minister for Justice and Law Reform at the Launch of the Victims Charter
The Minister welcomed the new Charter, spoke about the role of legislation in supporting victims, requested that implementation of the Charter be monitored, and encouraged greater cooperation in the voluntary sector. (20 July, 2010)
Press Release for the Launch of the new Victims Charter
The Minister for Justice and Law Reform launched the new Victims Charter and Guide to the Criminal Justice System. (20 July, 2010)
Press release for launch of two new websites
The Minister for Justice and Law Reform launched the websites of the Victims of Crime Office (www.victimsofcrimeoffice.ie) and the Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime (www.csvc.ie). The Minister said the new websites were aimed at helping the voluntary groups that help victims and the victims directly themselves (23rd September 2009).
Director of Public Prosecutions Policy on the Giving of Reasons for Decisions - 22 October 2008
Press release by the Director of Public Prosecutions about the policy on the giving of reasons for its decisions (22 October 2008).
Establishment of Victims of Crime Office and a new Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime
Press release about the establishment of the Victims of Crime Office and a reconstituted Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime (19 September 2008).
Justice for Victims Initiative
The Minister for Justice and Law Reform, Mr. Dermot Ahern T.D. announced a major new initiative for victims of crime entitled the ‘Justice for Victims Initiative’ (19 June 2008).
