Written Answers - Child ProtectionWednesday, 26 October 2011 |
Dáil Éireann Debate
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Deputy Michael Creed
asked the
Minister for Justice and Equality
if his attention has [177]been drawn to the concerns being expressed regarding the high incidence of allegations of child sexual abuse in the context of family court proceedings; the sanctions he considers appropriate in the context of these proceedings when such allegations are proven to be untrue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter):
Under the law as it stands the giving of false evidence in any court proceedings, including family law proceedings, is an offence punishable by imprisonment. While I have no specific proposals for reform at present, I will keep the operation of the law in family cases under review.
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