UILA - Red Cross Webinar Series - Criminal Law - ENG.pptx

Do you have questions about criminal law in Ireland?
Do you know what your rights are if you victim of a crime?

Do you want to know how criminal law works in Ireland?

Do you know where to go if you wish to report a crime?

1. Criminal Law Tuesday 25 May 2024, 6pm Hosted by:

2. Introduction Matthew Kenny Solicitor O’Sullivan Kenny and President of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association Gemma McLoughlin Burke Associate DLA Piper

3. Victims of Crime Your rights as the victim of crime Right to be heard Right to be kept informed Right to attend Court Right to appeal the decision not to prosecute Victim Impact statement

4. Your rights if you are suspected of committing a criminal offence Right to access to a solicitor Right of access to a translator Right to silence Right to information relating to the investigation

5. Your rights if prosecuted and appearing before a criminal court Right to access to a solicitor Right to a translator Right to legal aid Right to a fair hearing Right to appeal a decision

6. Useful resources and links The Director of Public Prosecutions Victims & Witnesses - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (dppireland.ie) Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission ‘Know you Rights’ - Your Rights - IHREC - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission The Law Society of Ireland – find a solicitor – Find a Solicitor (lawsociety.ie)

7. Questions? Hosted by: This material contains general information about Irish Law. It is not intended to provide, and does not constitute or comprise, legal advice and is provided for general information purposes only. Please do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information contained in this material without seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice.   Цей матеріал містить загальну інформацію про законодавство Ірландії. Він не призначений та не є юридичною консультацією , а також не містить юридичну консультацію  і надається винятково з інформаційною метою. Будь ласка, не вчиняйте дій або не утримуйтесь від дій на основі будь-якої інформації, що міститься в цьому матеріалі, без відповідної юридичної чи іншої професійної консультації .