Debate contribution: Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc.) Bill: Misogyny Aggravator

Debate contribution by Ms Emma Sheerin on 19 October 2026.

MLA: Ms Emma Sheerin
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 19 October 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc.) Bill: Misogyny Aggravator
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5795880

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I thank the Minister for that fulsome answer. I appreciate that she has made her officials readily available to us. We have had conversations around the amount of work that needs to be done. However, victims' groups, in particular, have told us that they feel that this is a missed opportunity. We are trying to deal with the epidemic of violence against women and girls, and we could send a message if that was addressed specifically within the Bill. Will you commit to working with the Committee if it agrees an amendment in that respect?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2722/22-27.

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