AQW 17149/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Justice
To ask the Minister of Justice (i) whether she is aware of any concerns in relation to legal representation of victims in court proceedings that involve coercive control; and (ii) how her Department is working with the Law Society to ensure expertise in this area.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 22 October 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 22 October 2024
- Answer due by
- 6 November 2024
- Answered
- 31 October 20249 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Justice
- Priority question
- No
Answer
While concerns relating to legal representation of victims of domestic abuse have occasionally been raised with me, training and professional development is a matter for the profession. I understand that both the Law Society and the Bar have offered training on domestic abuse and coercive control to equip their members in cases involving a victim of domestic abuse.