The bill was brought forward by Carol Nolan.
An Offaly TD is introducing a Bill to recognise unborn children as victims when they die or suffer serious injury due to criminal acts.
Independent Carol Nolan says the Criminal Justice Unborn Victims of Crime Bill 2026 is needed as the law currently is failing to adequately recognise them.
The legislation applies throughout gestation and covers a wider range of offences than the proposed Jax’s Law Bill - which covers the loss of a pregnancy as a result of careless or dangerous driving.
Deputy Nolan says ensuring accountability for crimes that cause the death of unborn babies is important:
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