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New rules mean victims of serious crime are now able to give evidence from behind a screen

It is just one of a number of measures that come into effect today.

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Jun 4th 2018, 2:30 PM

Victims will be able to seek review if a suspect is not prosecuted

Frances Fitzgerald said this bill will “introduce, for the first time, statutory rights for victims of crime”.

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Dec 29th 2016, 2:07 PM