Where can I find information relating to intimidation?

johngalway

Hello,

I wonder can anyone direct me to an online source outlining what, if any, laws we have against intimidation please. Not workplace related, but out on the street etc.

ATB,

John

johngalway

Surely someone must have a lead on this?

racso1975

without specific's is it once off or on going and by under 18's or adults. Any physical element to this

eagle_&_bear

Depending on the factual matrix of the incident/s you are speaking of, you might find relief under Section 2(1)(b) and (3) of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997

Section 2 NFOAPA 1997

If it has progressed to something more than 'simple assault', you might want to look at Section 10(1) and (2) NFOAPA

Section 10 NFOAPA 1997

MagicSean

Anti-social behaviour warnings are another way. You have to talk to your local gardaí about it though.

johngalway

racso1975 wrote: »

without specific's is it once off or on going and by under 18's or adults. Any physical element to this

On going, between adults, indirect threats of violence leading to fear for safety, lots of verbal. Person already cautioned "over the phone" :rolleyes:

eagle_&_bear

johngalway wrote: »

On going, between adults, indirect threats of violence leading to fear for safety, lots of verbal. Person already cautioned "over the phone" :rolleyes:

Depending on the levels of threat Section 5 NFOAPA 1997 might also apply.

Section 5 NFOAPA 1997

In any event, you should report it the AGS again and keep doing so everytime anything happens

johngalway

I don't wish to break the charter in relation to seeking legal advice, just want to make that clear before I go on.

The incidents were reported, and a written complaint was made to AGS outlining the problem. The person in question was assured AGS would get a statement from the other party.

Over two weeks have passed since and further threats have been made. I don't believe the written complaint has even made it to Sargent level, this is over two weeks after the complaint was made.

What options does the person have in this situation? Is this normal practice? Can the person go over the Gardas head? All they want to do is resolve the situation, no heads on plates are being looked for.

Victor

Talk to a solicitor. Your shouldn't have to, but it will get the Garda's attention.

Our man in Havana

Take the matter to the superintendent.

johngalway

Solicitor had zero impact on Garda as they didn't wish to deal with the Garda.

I went looking for a Sargent then the person getting the threats went to see him. The other party has since been arrested, so we'll see where it all goes from here.

Thanks for the replies

Finnbar01

johngalway wrote: »

Solicitor had zero impact on Garda as they didn't wish to deal with the Garda.

I went looking for a Sargent then the person getting the threats went to see him. The other party has since been arrested, so we'll see where it all goes from here.

Thanks for the replies

Do you live on a corporation estate?

Tom Young

Finnbar01 wrote: »

Do you live on a corporation estate?

- 1. Was that a valid or necessary question?

johngalway

Finnbar01 wrote: »

Do you live on a corporation estate?

To answer the question, no. There's no relevance as I'm neither making the complaint or having it made against me.

Finnbar01

Tom Young wrote: »

- 1. Was that a valid or necessary question?

To answer the question, no. There's no relevance as I'm neither making the complaint or having it made against me.

Sorry, I should have expanded my post. My bad.

If you are a tenant of the city/county council here's some info and what should be done

http://www.waterfordcity.ie/housing/asbo.htm

I think this only applies to council tenants.

MagicSean

Tom Young wrote: »

- 1. Was that a valid or necessary question?

If they are council tennants you can complain to the council about them.

johngalway

Cheers for the info, but there's no council/corp tenants involved