Sexual Offences (Jurisdiction) Act 1996

Bill entitled an Act to extend the criminal law of the State to try sexual offences against children committed elsewhere, but which if committed in this State would constitute a criminal offence, by citizens of the State or by persons ordinarily resident within the State

Last updated: 19 Dec 1996

Sponsored by: Eoin Ryan; John O'Donoghue;

Source: Private Member

Originating House: Dáil Éireann

History of this Act

The Bill has been signed into law by the President.

19 Dec 1996

Dáil First Stage

7 Jun 1995

Dáil First Stage

The Bill is initiated or presented to the House

7 Jun 1995

Completed
Dáil Second Stage

14 Nov 1995

Dáil Second Stage

The general principles of the Bill are debated

14 Nov 1995

Completed
Dáil Third Stage

15 Nov 1995

Dáil Third Stage

The Bill is examined section by section and amendments may be made

(Also known as Committee Stage)

15 Nov 1995

Completed
Dáil Fourth Stage

20 Nov 1996

Dáil Fourth Stage

Amendments arising out of Committee Stage are considered

(Also known as Report Stage)

20 Nov 1996

Completed
Dáil Fifth Stage

20 Nov 1996

Dáil Fifth Stage

Final statements on the Bill are made and it is set down for Second Stage in the Seanad

(Also known as Final Stage)

20 Nov 1996

Completed

Seanad First Stage

n/a

Seanad First Stage

The Bill is deemed to have passed Seanad First Stage

n/a

Completed
Seanad Second Stage

11 Dec 1996

Seanad Second Stage

The general principles of the Bill are debated

11 Dec 1996

Completed
Seanad Third Stage

11 Dec 1996

Seanad Third Stage

The Bill is examined section by section and amendments may be made
(Also known as Committee Stage)

11 Dec 1996

Completed
Seanad Fourth Stage

11 Dec 1996

Seanad Fourth Stage

Amendments arising out of Committee Stage are considered
(Also known as Report Stage)

11 Dec 1996

Completed
Seanad Fifth Stage

11 Dec 1996

Seanad Fifth Stage

Final statements on the Bill are made
(Also known as Final Stage)

11 Dec 1996

Completed