An Garda Síochána "Policy on Domestic Violence" and "Policy on the investigation of Sexual Crime, Crimes against Children and Child Welfare".
The Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Investigation Unit of An Garda Síochána is pleased to announce that the Garda Commissioner has recently published copies of the Garda "Policy on Domestic Violence" and "Policy on the investigation of Sexual Crime, Crimes against Children and Child Welfare" on the Garda website (www.garda.ie).
The Garda Síochána "Policy on Domestic Violence" highlights the intervention that An Garda Síochána members should adhere to when responding to domestic violence callouts. It incorporates information on Garda standards, procedures and legislation through to victim support in regard to domestic violence incidents. Click here for a copy of the policy.
The Garda Síochána "Policy on the investigation of Sexual Crime, Crimes against Children and Child Welfare" provides a summary of the policies governing the investigation of crimes of a sexual nature and suspected child abuse and is designed to provide practical guidance to members of An Garda Síochána in creating awareness of the investigative and welfare responsibilities associated with such crimes. It sets out the main legal (including human rights) provisions necessary when conducting sexual crime investigations. Click here for a copy of the policy.
