'My sister is not just another statistic' - Jennie's Law is signed

BBC Northern Ireland Tuesday 21 July 2026, 23:00 UTC 1 min read

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A bill known as Jennie's Law has been approved by the Dáil (Irish parliament) and has now be signed off by the Irish president.

' - Jennie's Law (ORG) Jennie (PERSON) the Dáil (Irish (ORG) Irish (ORG)

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'My sister is not just another statistic' - Jennie's Law is signed

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