New law could see Prison Terms for Protesting outside Politicians’ Homes November 3, 2021 Unipro2013main Irish News, Politics </p> <h2>Law being proposed this week will make the picketing of politicians’ Private Homes Illegal</h2> <p> A new law being proposed this week will make the picketing of politicians’ private homes a criminal offence.<br /> <br /> Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne is to introduce the Protection of Private Residences against Targeted Picketing Bill in the Seanad this week.<br /> <br /> A first offence would see a fine, while a second or subsequent offence could see a fine of up to €5,000 or 12 months in prison if convicted.<br /> <br /> A number of protests have taken place outside or near politicians’ private homes in recent months, including Minister Simon Harris and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.<br /> <br /> Credit to : Newstalk</p> <p> Please support our Sponsors here :
