Cllr Conor Galbraith Backs Caoimhé’s Law

Downpatrick Councillor Conor Galbraith has welcomed Assembly passing SDLP motion on Caoimhe’s Law

SDLP Downpatrick Councillor Conor Galbraith has welcomed the passing of an SDLP motion in the Northern Ireland Assembly supporting the progression of Caoimhé’s Law.

The proposed legislation would make it a criminal offence to record or share images from the scene of a road traffic collision without lawful authority or consent.

Earlier this month, Councillor Galbraith brought forward a motion to Newry Mourne and Down District Council asking councillors to endorse the campaign, highlight the gaps in current road safety protections, and call on Ministers to prioritise the issue.

SDLP Councillor Conor Galbraith said: “I’m pleased to see the Assembly pass this motion. It’s a sensible and necessary step to make sure families are treated with respect in very difficult circumstances.

“Sharing images from collision sites is deeply intrusive, and it’s important that we have clear laws in place to discourage it.

“When I brought this matter to Council, the aim was to add our voice to a campaign that is being led by families and road safety advocates who want to see practical improvements.

“I’m glad that momentum is building across councils and now at the Assembly.

“The focus now has to be on Ministers working together to draft the legislation and to make sure it is delivered within this mandate. There is broad agreement on the direction of travel, what we need now is progress.”