Forghníomhú an Dlí

  • Is iad Coimisiún Ombudsman an Gharda Síochána (COGS) nó Ombudsman na nGardaí an ghníomhaireacht neamhspleách a dhéileálann le gearáin ón bpobal mór faoi bhaill den Gharda Síochána.

  • Tá dlíthe i bhfeidhm a dearadh chun cumhachtaí dlíthiúla soiléire cuimsitheacha a thabhairt do na Gardaí (fórsa póilíní na hÉireann) chun cur ar a gcumas déileáil le rialú sluaite.

  • Tá an Stiúrthóir Ionchúiseamh Poiblí freagrach as ionchúiseamh a dhéanamh ar dhaoine a chúisítear i gcoireanna a dhéanamh sa Stát.

  • If you are being stalked by someone who is not a family member or an intimate partner, you can get a civil restraining order to prevent the behaviour. Find out more about restraining orders and how they can be used.

  • The Adult Cautioning Scheme can be an alternative to prosecution for certain offences where a caution is considered to be in the public interest.

  • The Criminal Justice Act 2006 has provisions dealing with anti-social behaviour by adults. These provisions allow gardaí to deal with anti-social behaviour through a civil process using behaviour warnings and orders or ASBOs.

  • The Garda Síochána is the national police force. It has responsibility for carrying out all policing duties in the State.

  • If you are a victim of a crime you should contact the Gardaí. Find out how to report a crime.

  • The courts can impose restrictions on the movements of those convicted of some minor offences as an alternative to imposing a custodial sentence. Find out when they are used here.