The justice system has “failed” the victim of an assault from a soldier in County Limerick, according to the Sentencing and Victim Equality group.
Hours after the attack, Mr Crotty boasted about what he had done, writing to friends on Snapchat, “Two to put her down, two to put her out.”“We need to put victims at the centre of the justice system,” she said. “I also think victim impact statements are hugely important, but you would have to question whether they are actually effective or not; there needs to be more understanding of the impact a crime has on a victim.”Solicitor Dara Robinson said he was not surprised to see Mr Crotty receive a suspended sentence.
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