A local TD says victims counselling notes must be banned in criminal trials.
David Maxwell was speaking in relation to case involving victims of sexual and gender-based violence.
He is calling upon Justice Minister Jim O' Callaghan and the Department of Justice to take on proposals and ban the use of counselling notes in all forms during criminal trials.
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Deputy Maxwell said: "As we approach International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women next week, it is heartening to see the unanimous support of the Justice Committee to recommend banning the use of counselling notes during its recent pre-legislative scrutiny phase.
Speaking to Northern Sound he said he doesn't support it at all.
