Judge Keenan Johnson criticized Ireland's compensation system for crime victims, calling it "one of the meanest in Europe."

Judge Keenan Johnson criticized Ireland's compensation system for victims of crime, labeling it "one of the meanest systems in Europe." He highlighted that Ireland spends significantly on housing prisoners but invests very little in supporting victims. This issue was emphasized in a case where Gavin Hanway, convicted of assault causing serious harm during an aggravated burglary, left the victim, Kevin Kenny, with losses totaling €7,900.

June 25, 2024
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