Galway Bay fm newsroom - A new bill that aims to strengthen the law around sexual offences, consent and protections for victims of abuse and trafficking is long overdue.
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That's according to Local senator and Green Party chair Pauline O' Reilly, who played a role in drafting the legislation.
The changes could also see anyone providing character references for people convicted of sexual offences being cross examined in court.
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Senator O' Reilly says that's an important aspect of the bill.
