'Valerie's Law' on guardianship rights passes Dáil
The Irish Dáil has passed 'Valerie's Law,' which prevents individuals convicted of killing their child's other parent from retaining automatic guardianship rights. The legislation is named after Valerie French, who was murdered by her husband in 2019.
Why it matters
This law addresses a significant gap in family law, prioritizing the protection of children in cases of domestic homicide.
The Dáil has passed legislation to ensure killers who take the life of their child's other parent will no longer be able to automatically keep guardianship rights.
The Guardianship of Infants and Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2026 is commonly referred to as "Valerie's Law".
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