Ireland: Prostitution recognised as sexual violence by Oireachtas Justice Committee
Call for sex buyer laws reiterated in second report from Committee - Issue of migrant victims of domestic violence needs urgent action
[Statement by the Immigrant Council of Ireland, 16 October 2014, Dublin] The report by the Oireachtas Justice Committee on Sexual and Domestic Violence has been welcomed by the Immigrant Council of Ireland as a blueprint to assist people who are being abused, exploited and subjected to violence.
The Council says the decision to recognise prostitution as a form of sexual violence is important and should form the basis of future legislation.
The Immigrant Council has welcomed (...)
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