Debate contribution: Domestic Violence Cases: Court Delays

Debate contribution by Ms Emma Sheerin on 1 December 2025.

MLA: Ms Emma Sheerin
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 1 December 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Domestic Violence Cases: Court Delays
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5269166

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Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as ucht a freagraí.
During the previous mandate, the sector welcomed the passing of the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act, but, as I understand it, not all elements of that have been implemented, particularly around coercive control and how incidents are often treated as single incidents, which is leading to a delay in perpetrators being brought to justice. Can you advise on what you are doing to implement all the elements of the Act?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2797/22-27.

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