Clause 54 - Reparation orders
Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill
11:15 am
Ms Patsy Calton (Cheadle, Liberal Democrat)
I have had a conversation with the Minister, and these amendments may not be necessary.
I am not a legal expert, but I sought to limit the number of people who could be considered as victims. My first reading of the Bill suggested that someone who had been traumatised by watching television could claim to be a victim and that the child might have to apologise to them. I understand, however, that there may be a legal definition of the word ''victim'', which the Minister will no doubt share with us.