Bill entitled an Act to provide for an apology to and exoneration of persons convicted of consensual same-sex sexual acts, on the grounds that prosecutions for such offences were improperly discriminatory, contrary to human dignity and in breach of personal privacy and autonomy; and to provide for related matters.
Last updated: 29 Jul 2020
History of this Bill
The bill is currently before Seanad Éireann, Third Stage
29 Jul 2020
Seanad Éireann
Dáil Éireann
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Seanad First Stage
6 Dec 2016
Seanad First Stage
The Bill is initiated or presented to the House
6 Dec 2016
Completed
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Seanad Second Stage
6 Dec 2016
Seanad Second Stage
The general principles of the Bill are debated
6 Dec 2016
Completed
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Seanad Third Stage
29 Jul 2020
Seanad Third Stage
The Bill is examined section by section and amendments may be made
(Also known as Committee Stage)29 Jul 2020
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Dáil Third Stage
The Bill is examined section by section and amendments may be made
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Final statements on the Bill are made
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Enacted
The Bill is signed into law by the President
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Future Stage
6 Dec 2016
As initiated
Convictions for Certain Sexual Offences (Apology and Exoneration) Bill 2016
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Debates
1 Feb 2017
Seanad Éireann
Convictions for Certain Sexual Offences (Apology and Exoneration) Bill 2016: Second Stage
6 Dec 2016
Seanad Éireann
Convictions for Certain Sexual Offences (Apology and Exoneration) Bill 2016: First Stage