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'Jennie's Law' to go before cabinet this week

Jun 8, 2026 07:20
By News Northern Sound
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'Jennie's Law' to go before cabinet this week

It would ensure those convicted of domestic violence against a partner or former partner are included on a public register

'Jennie's Law' will go before Cabinet for approval this week.

It would ensure those convicted of domestic violence against a partner or former partner are included on a public register.

The register will be hosted on the Courts Service website, and survivors will be required to provide consent before the convicted person can be named.

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The law is named in honour of Jennifer Poole, who was murdered by her former partner Gavin Murphy in 2021.

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan says if a person is convicted of a serious criminal offence before the courts, the public is entitled to know about that conviction.

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