A new report comparing Ireland’s justice system to other countries has shown the average number of sexual offences committed here between 2019 and 2023 was 43% higher than the EU average.
However, Ireland’s homicide rates were lower than average rates in the EU for the same period.
The rate of theft and related offences was 14% higher than the EU average.
The Law Society of Ireland says this research paper, published by its Centre for Justice and Law Reform, is the first comprehensive benchmark of how Ireland’s justice system compares internationally.
It says its purpose is to provide policymakers with reliable and objective evidence to inform decision…