Abuse Of Trust

Northern Ireland's Department of Justice has launched a call for evidence seeking information to support any need to further extend the law on abuse of position of trust offences. The call for evidence asks whether the law should be extended beyond the new categories of sport and religion introduced

Legislation banning the likes of teachers and social workers from having sex with under-18s in their care is set to be extended to cover sports coaches and faith leaders. Justice Minister Naomi Long yesterday announced plans to bring an amendment to the Justice (Miscellaneous) Provisions Bill later