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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-10-18/5/
18 Oct 2017 - to the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016. The Government opposed this amendment... and the Courts Service have also undergone training to enable greater support for victims of crime. Training... has been given to a number of non-governmental organisations involved in assisting victims of crime..., for example the victims of crime helpline, the Rape Crisis Centre, and Advic. These organisations... in each division, and 474 trained family liaison officers working to support victims of crime. Our
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-05-17/24/
17 May 2017 - consideration of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016 and has made amendments thereto. ... Acting Chairman (Deputy Jim Daly) The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-11-29/18/
29 Nov 1995 - that victims of crime are entitled to compensation, to be given a higher status in the criminal... no status but is, I believe, the most important person in the criminal justice system. Victims... justice system. Perhaps the victims who have been wholly dissatisfied with the criminal justice... would at last allow the State to seize assets garnered by criminals in the pursuit of crime... and it is a matter of justice that this happens. Without the evidence of victims, there could often
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-11-26/149/
26 Nov 2009 - crime, including the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 by which all organised crime offences... an extensive package of criminal justice legislation this year targeted at those engaged in serious... will be tried in the Special Criminal Court unless the DPP directs otherwise; the Criminal Justice... surveillance to be used in criminal trials; and the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) The Government has introduced
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Debate: Joint Committee On Justice, Defence And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_justice_defence_and_equality/2015-10-21/2/
21 Oct 2015 - on the general scheme of the criminal justice (victims of crime) Bill. Facing Forward is a voluntary... on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime. We are focusing on the restorative justice... the same rights with regard to restorative justice service provision as victims of other crime... in restorative processes, mediation, conflict resolution, youth offending, criminal justice, law... and trauma counselling. We promote the use of restorative approaches in all areas of the criminal justice
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2004-06-29/33/
29 Jun 2004 - that it orders that the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999 be considered in committee of the whole Dáil...) Bill 1999 in relation to the amendment of the Criminal Assets Bureau Act 1996, the Criminal..., be discharged and that the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence..., Defence and Women's Rights that it has power to make provision in the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment... Justice Act 1994 and the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2001.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-11-29/18/
29 Nov 1995 - this problem, but the victims of crime must also receive our support. By refusing to accept the Bill the Government is rejecting this principle. ... for the victims of crime and nothing could be more important that that when so many people are affected... and victim impact reports, among other things. It also provides that a victim of crime will be entitled... that the victim should be told whether a person is charged following investigation of the crime. He also... suggests that victims of crime are told whether a person is in custody or on bail. It is important
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-11-28/22/
28 Nov 1995 - assistance and compensation for victims of crime. The Bill contains a number of provisions which... agency, the ordinary citizen is subject to a real risk of becoming a victim of serious crime at any time..., on the streets and in the home. The crime problem is intolerable and the Minister for Justice... and significant breakthrough in her work. The number of victims of crime is increasing rapidly... a number of legal entitlements for the victims of crime. It begins by proposing that every victim
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-11-21/22/
21 Nov 1995 - that in fact the reverse would be the case. Section 7 purports to amend paragraph 21 of the criminal... will help victims of crime and that is what the Government is committed to in its preparation of a charter... for victims of crime. Work on the charter, which is promised in the Government's policy document..., is under way and involves a comprehensive examination of existing services for victims of crime... statutory amendment. Paragraph 21 of the scheme provides that applications for compensation shall be made
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2017-05-17/2/
17 May 2017 - to consider Committee Stage of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016. I welcome the Minister... of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy David Stanton, and his officials to the meeting.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2011-11-30/3/
30 Nov 2011 - Deputy James Bannon Will the Taoiseach expedite the criminal justice (victims rights) Bill... to balance the scales of justice in the interest of deciding who are the law breakers and also protecting the rights of victims? I am aware that victims of crime——
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-11-21/22/
21 Nov 1995 - public confidence in our system of justice. As the people and victims of crime witness the numerous... justice system? Sections 2 and 3 provide legal entitlements for victims of crime and define in law... by Mr. Derek Nally. Its workers, who are dedicated to the service of all victims of crime, express... of victims of crime and the issues affecting them. As one of the pioneers in this area it is entitled... injustice and show care for victims of crime. In many cases the witness for the prosecution, who
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2018-03-28/2/
28 Mar 2018 - Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017, which was enacted after the publication of this Bill. That Bill..., in the form of section 30 of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017, provides... to make provision in this Bill for specific amendments to section 12 of the Criminal Evidence Act which... for a substantial amendment of Part III of the Criminal Evidence Act of 1992. It would be simpler and clearer... of the Criminal Evidence Act 1992 will apply to victims of offences for breaches of domestic violence orders
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-03-02/8/
2 Mar 2017 - on the needs of the victims of crime, but it is not unique. As the Tánaiste noted yesterday, the Bill... to proposals which will improve the Bill and the rights and protections for victims where it is possible. All... that victims can avail of the rights under the Bill without a specific offence or offender being identified.... The definition of “victim” is the cornerstone of this Bill and of the EU directive and was very... and concerns were raised about the omission of restorative justice provisions in the Bill as published. I can
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-07-06/15/
6 Jul 2017 - ) Act 2012 or section 19 of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 applies.", and (b... and substitute the following: "Amendment of section 4I of Criminal Procedure Act 1967 25. Section 4I... of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967 is amended— (a) by the substitution of the following subsection..., to remain in court in any case to which section 20(4) of the Criminal Justice Act 1951, section 6... of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act 1981, section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-11-03/125/
3 Nov 2010 - by the Oireachtas in 2009 amending the Criminal Justice Act, 2006 with regard to organised crime. In addition... Minister for Justice and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) I am informed by the Garda authorities... that there are two categories of organised crime groups operating in this jurisdiction. The first... activities are characterised by less cohesive group structures and criminal activities which... are mainly confined to Ireland. I am further informed that information regarding such criminal groups
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-10-18/5/
18 Oct 2017 - legislation. For too long victims have been the poor relations in the criminal justice system... and the State and the criminal justice system have looked on the process in the courts as being about... believe justice has not been done. It is welcome that under Part 2 of the Bill people will be able... a prosecution did or did not take place. It is a good day for the criminal justice system.... It is important that we continue to adopt legislation that seeks to protect victims of crime
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Debate: Joint Committee On Justice, Defence And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_justice_defence_and_equality/2015-10-21/2/
21 Oct 2015 - scheme of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2015. We look forward to its implementation... individuals who are victims of crime in society and who go on to engage with the criminal justice... of crime who engage with the criminal justice system. As all my colleagues have said.... For example, head 6 of the Bill requires gardaí to individually assess all victims of crime in order... President Mary McAleese stated that when a victim follows through with their case in the criminal
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-11-29/18/
29 Nov 1995 - to support this Bill which would afford certain rights and assistance to the victims of crime. While... and the Government are totally committed to introducing a charter for victims of crime. While it may be necessary... and positive to deal with the problems faced by victims of crime. I am confident... constituency, said the problem of rural crime should not be ignored. Recent dramatic criminal incidents.... As crime has become a major social and indeed political problem in the past few weeks
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1993-10-14/79/
14 Oct 1993 - the Criminal Justice Act, 1993 and the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill, 1993. The latter... Provisions) Bill which is intended to achieve significant improvements in the operation of the criminal justice system generally. ... resources to the various agencies within our criminal justice system it is clearly vital that our criminal... realities of crime. In this context Deputies will be aware that, since becoming Minister for Justice... criminal justice reform legislation later in this session. These are a Confiscation of Proceeds
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-07-06/15/
6 Jul 2017 - in statute, but for too long the rights of victims and the place of victims in the criminal justice... a responsibility to victims of crime. I hope that in future victims of crime will take their place as individuals... Síochána, the Ombudsman and other individuals involved in the criminal justice system, to ensure... or other agencies, on the fact that when a victim comes to report a crime, that victim has rights... Deputy Jim O'Callaghan I thank the Minister for Justice and Equality and the former Minister
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-05-27/52/
27 May 2009 - . The Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill, 2009, is currently before the Houses. This Bill provides... (Amendment) Bill 2009 is that all organised crime offences will be scheduled offences for the purpose..., the Defence Forces and the Revenue Commissioners in operations targeting serious crime. The Bill introduces... will tackle them head on. Among the key provisions which will be included in the Criminal Justice... to ensuring that the criminal law is effectively implemented and that the administration of justice
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-03-01/42/
1 Mar 2017 - it is deciding the sentence. That victim impact statement has become a central part of the criminal justice... rights and entitlements for victims of crime, namely, the Victims Charter and Guide to the Criminal... think could improve it. Historically, the criminal justice system in Ireland, and indeed..., the criminal justice system was about one question only, namely, the ascertainment of the guilt... it is controversial is that many victims of crime in this country question why decisions have not been made
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-04-22/4/
22 Apr 2009 - by utilising specialist units including the Criminal Assets Bureau, the organised crime unit... the criminal justice system. This demands a response from the State. The Criminal Justice (Surveillance... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) Tackling organised... and gangland crime remains my primary concern. Significant efforts and resources are already being directed... on an ongoing basis in tackling organised crime and gangland culture. The State will be relentless
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-01-19/3/
19 Jan 2017 - The Tánaiste The Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill has been published and was approved... criminal justice system in terms of victims and victims' rights and hope that the Business Committee will agree to it being taken this term.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-05-13/143/
13 May 2010 - and the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act. Since the legislation was enacted, the Gardaí have been... the House, gives effect to the measures contained in the Justice for Victims Initiative. The Bill... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) Recorded crime statistics... year I introduced two groundbreaking pieces of legislation: the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act... against vulnerable members of the community. The Criminal Procedure Bill 2009, currently before
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2004-12-10/5/
10 Dec 2004 - . The amendment to the Criminal Justice Act 1994 and the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2001... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. M. McDowell) This Bill is complex... and technical and will considerably bolster the powers of the Criminal Assets Bureau in the continuing battle... to go after the proceeds of all types of crime, including white collar crime and corruption... to profit from crime. I thank Senators for their positive contributions, constructive engagement
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-10-07/59/
7 Oct 2010 - in this country at a particular given time. As the Deputy is aware, the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009... an amended offence relating to participation or involvement in organised crime with a penalty of up... of involvement in criminal activity are arrested, detained and questioned in relation to specific crimes... Minister for Justice and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) I have been informed by the Garda... authorities that there are two categories of organised crime groups operating within this jurisdiction
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2017-05-17/2/
17 May 2017 - the Bill comes into force means that victims who are currently in the criminal justice system... Deputy Clare Daly I oppose the section because it limits the right of victims of crime who... are currently in the criminal justice system. The directive came into effect in Ireland in 2015, even..., limiting the rights of victims so that it only applies to criminal proceedings initiated after... justice and could be in breach of the victims directive given that the latter applies to all
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-11-22/18/
22 Nov 1995 - in the Criminal Justice Act, 1993, the provisions of which dealt with many of the issues before us... in mind when compiling a package to aid the victims of crime. However, I have problems with the very... wide definition of the term "victim of crime" in section 1 which states: ...."victim of crime... for victims of crime and the Minister is committed to this. We should develop all our services... for the victims of crime, voluntary or those already provided for in legislation and produce a code
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-07-06/15/
6 Jul 2017 - or section 19 of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 applies.".". ... the following: "Amendment of section 4I of Criminal Procedure Act 1967 25. Section 4I... of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967 is amended— (a) by the substitution of the following subsection for subsection..., to remain in court in any case to which section 20(4) of the Criminal Justice Act 1951, section 6... of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act 1981, section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Act 2012
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2003-02-26/19/
26 Feb 2003 - Criminal Justice Bill before the end of the year to provide stronger powers to An Garda Síochána... to investigate crime and to improve the efficiency of the criminal justice system generally;...– commends the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on his proposal to introduce a new
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2011-06-15/324/
15 Jun 2011 - contained in the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 aimed at the combating of organised crime... to the legislation targeting organised crime, in particular, the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, which would render that legislation more effective. ... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter) Tackling serious and organised crime..., and bringing those involved in such activities to justice, is a key ongoing priority for the Government... Síochána are utilising all available legislation to target organised crime, including the provisions
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2004-05-05/57/
5 May 2004 - for the inclusion of firearms control provisions in the Criminal Justice Bill 2004, which I expect to publish... Síochána to bring those engaged in crime to justice and that appropriate action is taken where... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell) I assure the Deputy that I share her... concern in relation to the issues of access to and use of firearms by criminals. I have discussed... of comprehensively updating the legislation in this area. However, given the recent increase in violent crime
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-07-06/15/
6 Jul 2017 - or section 19 of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 applies.".". ... the following: "Amendment of section 4I of Criminal Procedure Act 1967 25. Section 4I... of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967 is amended— (a) by the substitution of the following subsection..., to remain in court in any case to which section 20(4) of the Criminal Justice Act 1951, section 6... of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act 1981, section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Act 2012
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-04-22/46/
22 Apr 2009 - of these changes are targeted at fighting gangland crime. The Criminal Justice Acts of 2006 and 2007... published the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009 on 17 April. The main purpose of the Bill... form in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. Though legislation on the use of knives..., and the forthcoming Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will take account of them. The Garda... for the operation of the criminal justice system, that I am working on proposals to strengthen the criminal
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2018-11-29/8/
29 Nov 2018 - Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice, Equality, Defence And Women's Rights
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_equality_defence_and_womens_rights/2004-06-30/2/
30 Jun 2004 - AND DISPOSAL OF PROCEEDS OF CRIME AND FOR THAT PURPOSE TO AMEND THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT 1996, THE CRIMINAL... ASSETS BUREAU ACT 1996, THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT 1994 AND THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION (AMENDMENT) ACT 2001". ... Mr. O’Dea I move amendment No. 31: In page 3, line 5, to delete "AMEND THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-05-27/47/
27 May 2009 - . The Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill will be given priority in drafting. I have published... of the Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 which gives effect to the measures contained in the Justice for Victims... published the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill, which will facilitate the use as evidence... the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 which will further tighten the legislative... their attempts to undermine the criminal justice system through extreme acts of violence and intimidation
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-09-30/176/
30 Sep 2010 - crime which is being fully utilised by An Garda Síochána, including the Criminal Justice (Amendment...) Act 2009, the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous.... I have introduced further significant legislative proposals in the Criminal Justice (Forensic... Minister for Justice and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) I am informed by the Garda authorities... in 2010, I asked the Commissioner to continue the focus of the force on serious crime, in particular
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-03-01/42/
1 Mar 2017 - criminal offences at various times in our lives. It is important that victims of crime have rights...% of victims felt they had been revictimised by the criminal justice system, while more than 40% felt they had... it will reduce these alarming rates to ensure the victim will be put at the centre of the criminal justice..., it is important that we have a framework placed on a statutory basis to put the victim of a crime... at the centre of Irish law. We all know and have met victims of crime. We have all been victims of various
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2018-10-16/27/
16 Oct 2018 - on the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018, the purpose of which is to provide greater... is, therefore, to amend section 17 of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 to provide that any... the criminal justice process more acceptable and comfortable for the victims of sexual violence. One... and the criminal justice system very intimidating. I am not suggesting that the principles... of what is required of them in the criminal justice process. The purpose of the legislation
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2017-09-27/11/
27 Sep 2017 - . The majority of these are technical amendments, updating the Bill for criminal evidence provisions introduced... by the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017. We passed another Bill recently and we are just... of other amendments provide additional rights for victims giving victim impact statements and during bail... Deputy David Stanton The Senator is correct and we are proposing 30 amendments today... updating the Bill to take account of that. We are doing much stuff at the same time. A small number
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2018-03-28/2/
28 Mar 2018 - by section 30 of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017) of the Criminal Evidence Act... the following: “Amendment of section 12 of Criminal Evidence Act 1992 45. Section 12(1) (amended... Deputy Charles Flanagan I move amendment No. 21: In page 37, between lines 17 and 18, to insert... 1992 is amended in the definition of “relevant offence”— (a) by the insertion of the following... 2018;”, and (b) in paragraph (e), by the substitution of “(c), (d) or (da)” for “(c) or (d
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-05-13/146/
13 May 2010 - , the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 entered into force, in its entirety, on 23 July 2009... to Ireland. Membership of organised crime gangs tends to be fluid and the nature of criminal... to combat organised crime. The Act introduced an amended offence relating to participation... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) I propose to take Questions... categories of organised crime groups operating within this jurisdiction. The first category consists
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2017-09-27/11/
27 Sep 2017 - (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016 only applies to the investigations conducted by the Garda or Garda Síochána... that all victims of crime have a right to certain information on first contact with the competent... guidelines give an indication as to who should fall within this definition. The Criminal Justice... have the power to investigate and prosecute criminal offences. Victims who are natural persons should... Senator Victor Boyhan I move amendment No. 2: In page 6, after line 37, to insert the following
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2012-07-19/536/
19 Jul 2012 - measures contained in the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 be examined to see if these provisions.... There are very strong laws in place to deal with gang and armed crime and criminals are being brought... and determination of An Garda Síochána to confront this type of criminality and bring those involved to justice. ... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter) While I am of course concerned about... the incidents referred to by the Deputy, it is important to note that the most recent recorded crime
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-09-22/58/
22 Sep 2009 - gangland crime. The Criminal Justice Acts of 2006 and 2007, in particular, introduced wide ranging... of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, which became law on 23 July. As a result, all... to target organised crime include the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act, which provides a statutory... is the publication of the Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 which gives effect to the measures contained in the Justice... that the Criminal Justice (Forensic Sampling and Evidence) Bill, which will provide
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1996-05-21/29/
21 May 1996 - a positive incentive for a victim not to report a crime in return for a payoff from the criminal... and will encourage victims to collude with criminals escaping justice. This is an indirect recognition... a crime. That is a rather strange contribution towards the notion that criminals should be brought to justice and punished for their crimes. ... for a victim to fail to report a crime, the section compounds this by saying that reasonable... compensation will also be a perfect defence for failing to report a crime. As the term "reasonable
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2013-10-03/3/
3 Oct 2013 - The Tánaiste The criminal justice (victims rights) Bill will serve to strengthen the rights... of victims of crime and their families and give effect to a proposed EU directive. Preliminary work... on the Bill is under way, but it is not possible to indicate a publication date at this stage.
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2017-10-26/10/
26 Oct 2017 - by the Seanad to the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2017. The message has been set down... An Cathaoirleach I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality..., Deputy David Stanton, to the House. A message has been received from the Dáil concerning amendments made... on the Order Paper. The list of amendments made by the Seanad and considered by the Dáil has been... circulated for the information of Members. The Dáil has not agreed to amendment 30 and desires
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-10-28/54/
28 Oct 2010 - Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, the Criminal Justice... in the area of organised crime which is being fully utilised by An Garda Síochána, including the Criminal... severe penalties for firearms offices in place under the Criminal Justice Act 2006. Legislation... introduced further significant legislative proposals in the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence... Minister for Justice and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) I am, of course, deeply concerned about
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-03-02/6/
2 Mar 2017 - impact statement by amending section 5 of the Criminal Justice Act 1993. Victims' voices are the most...)(e) notes that it will include information on "the role of the victim in the criminal justice... the territory of this Bill, but this is something that frustrates victims greatly. Justice delayed... to be provided to victims of crime. I generally welcome the Bill. However, my colleagues, Deputies.... It will replace Council Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA and amend the Criminal Evidence Act 1998, the Criminal
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-12-10/48/
10 Dec 2009 - of these changes are targeted at fighting gangland crime. The Criminal Justice Acts of 2006 and 2007... in criminal organisations took place with the enactment of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009... in the Justice for Victims Initiative. The Bill provides for reform of the law on victim impact.... I expect that the Criminal Justice (Forensic Sampling and Evidence) Bill, which will provide.... Other significant pieces of legislation introduced to target organised crime include the Criminal
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1990-03-28/103/
28 Mar 1990 - Minister for Justice (Mr. Burke) Crimes involving the use of a computer, such as larceny... or embezzlement, are punishable under the law applicable to the crimes concerned. Under a Criminal Damage... Bill which I expect to introduce in the near future it will be an offence to manipulate automated... data without authority, whether or not in furtherance of criminal activity. When experience has been
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2017-05-17/2/
17 May 2017 - for the victims of crime and a complaints procedure and these are now urgent. The other amendment deals... these amendments, I would appeal to the Minister to do so. They are in keeping with recital 62 of the victims... one-stop shop is urgent, particularly given that the commission for the support of victims of crime... no longer exists. All funding to these organisations is directed by the victims of crime office, which... Deputy Clare Daly Deputy O'Callaghan and I have tabled amendments with similar provisions
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2019-02-13/9/
13 Feb 2019 - Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2018-09-27/43/
27 Sep 2018 - Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-07-06/15/
6 Jul 2017 - the following: "Amendment of section 20 of Criminal Justice Act 1951 25. Section 20... of the Criminal Justice Act 1951 is amended— (a) in subsection (4), by the substitution of "of that person... for services by, an organisation which provides support to victims of crime.".". ... Deputy Charles Flanagan I move amendment No. 26: In page 26, between lines 25 and 26, to insert
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2004-12-08/133/
8 Dec 2004 - measures in the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2004, which is currently before the Seanad. This Bill.... Other relevant legislative initiatives are planned in the context of the Criminal Justice Bill 2004... is available to the Garda Síochána to confront serious and organised crime. Our criminal legislative... and the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996 have been successfully used to deprive those engaged in criminal activity... will make certain technical amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996 and will remove doubts about
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-11-29/18/
29 Nov 1995 - do not accept a Bill put down by the Opposition, I am lacking in compassion for the victims of crime... that the Government is satisfied that, even if the Bill were substantially amended, it could not be accepted... the need to improve the position of victims of crime. We are all aware that this is an area which... in 1993 to £130,000 in 1995. I will introduce a charter for victims of crime in accordance... Minister for Justice (Mrs. Owen) I join other Deputies who have congratulated Deputy O'Dea
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Debate: Joint Committee On Children And Youth Affairs
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_children_and_youth_affairs/2017-10-18/2/
18 Oct 2017 - Dr. Geoffrey Shannon The Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016, once enacted, will enable... understanding the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill is at a very advanced stage. I suggest the Minister commence it without delay. ... Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill is fully commenced, we will be in a position to ratify both... instruments. Another roadblock was the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences) Act 2017. It has now been commenced... of the key international instruments which protect children. It is my understanding that once the Criminal
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2017-07-13/10/
13 Jul 2017 - of victims of crime in criminal proceedings are upheld. It is Sinn Féin's view, and the view... to the victims of crime. The report also noted that while front-line gardaí and detectives may recognise... by this State in the criminal justice area are more about being seen to be doing something rather than having... to or not receiving support in the aftermath. Historically, the emphasis in the criminal justice system has been... alternation of the mechanisms of the criminal justice system, rather it is seeking to ensure that the rights
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2017-05-17/2/
17 May 2017 - the following: " "restorative justice” means any process whereby the victim and the offender are enabled... are respected. The reasons given for the absence of restorative justice in the Bill were that the services... that victims must be informed on first contact with the Garda of the available restorative justice services... where a judge recommended restorative justice in wholly inappropriate circumstances where a victim... Deputy Clare Daly I move amendment No. 6: In page 7, between lines 37 and 38, to insert
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-04-22/78/
22 Apr 2009 - in the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill. The most recent crime statistics released by the CSO... will also be given legislative form in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. Though... these proposals and the forthcoming Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will take... of measures aimed at reducing the impact of crime and criminal behaviour. These goals are backed up... of which is the targeting of active criminals and their associates involved in serious crime by preventing
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Debate: Select Committee On Justice And Equality
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/select_committee_on_justice_and_equality/2017-05-17/2/
17 May 2017 - of victims contained in this Bill would make to the experience of victims in the criminal justice.... Several more substantive amendments address the issues raised by victims' rights groups and other... and Minister for Justice and Equality intends to bring forward several amendments but we... to the Criminal Evidence Act 1992. These are mainly technical amendments required to take account... for Justice and Equality also intends to introduce amendments on restorative justice on Report Stage. I
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2011-06-23/43/
23 Jun 2011 - of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 to see if its provisions can be strengthened. In addition, I... resources in tackling organised and serious crime, and addressing such criminality remains a key ongoing... operations by specialist units such as the Organised Crime Unit, the Criminal Assets Bureau, the Garda... which are aimed at helping bring to justice those responsible for committing crime. For example... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter) The Deputy will appreciate that organised
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2018-10-03/42/
3 Oct 2018 - Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed)
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-11-28/22/
28 Nov 1995 - than the victims. In addition, the Criminal Justice Act, 1993 was steered through the Oireachtas... not think so. Section 2 covers legal entitlements of victims of crime as follows: (a) the right... of a crime involving violence or the threat of violence as a result of which the victim suffers either... rape or other violence. These measures included the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990... protection to the victims of crime. However, for various reasons, including lack of funding
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2017-07-13/12/
13 Jul 2017 - that the rights of victims of crime in criminal proceedings are upheld. It is Sinn Féin's view, and the view... to the victims of crime. The report also noted that while front-line gardaí and detectives may recognise... by this State in the criminal justice area are more about being seen to be doing something rather than having... to or not receiving support in the aftermath. Historically, the emphasis in the criminal justice system has been... alteration of the mechanisms of the criminal justice system; rather it is seeking to ensure
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2004-05-05/55/
5 May 2004 - for arrestable offences; some amendments to the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence) Act 1990... of crime is based on the principle that perpetrators will be brought to justice by the gardaí... to ensuring that where crimes are committed, the criminal law is adequate to deal with them. I have... within which the criminal justice system must operate is kept under review. In that context if a need... is identified at any stage to amend the law to deal with any particular crime problem or as a result
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/1996-01-31/6/
31 Jan 1996 - , it will not be the total number of such crimes. This Government has decided to take on board three Fianna Fáil Bills in the criminal justice area—— ..., that is fine. The figures for crimes committed while on bail have oscillated from 4,000 to 2,000 and back up... to 4,000 and we can assume that for 1995 the number of crimes officially recorded as having been... committed by persons on bail will be of the order of 4,000 to 5,000. That is only reported crimes
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-11-17/161/
17 Nov 2010 - organised crime including the provisions contained in the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009... amending the Criminal Justice Act 2006 in relation to organised crime. In this regard, I am informed... Minister for Justice and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) I propose to take Question Nos. 178... crime groups operating in this jurisdiction. The first category consists of individuals / groups... group structures and criminal activities which are mainly confined to Ireland. I am further
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-05-27/63/
27 May 2009 - of violence and intimidation. The Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill will be given priority in drafting. I... of these changes are targeted at fighting gangland crime. The Criminal Justice Acts of 2006 and 2007... expanded. I recently published the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill, which will facilitate the use... have published the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 which will further tighten... in the Justice for Victims Initiative. The Bill provides for reform of the law on victim impact
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2005-10-20/20/
20 Oct 2005 - in the form of the Criminal Justice Bill 2004 and amendments spoken about for Committee Stage. The Deputy... and the Criminal Assets Bureau. A number of organised crime groups have been targeted resulting... Mr. McDowell While all forms of gangland crime are unacceptable, I reject the assertion... that violent crime connected with gangland activities is "out of hand". Unprecedented levels of resources... are being made available through my Department to the Garda to combat this form of criminality
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2012-03-21/325/
21 Mar 2012 - Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter) The Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009... have been charged under the legislation; six under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment... Section 71A of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 which relates to directing the activities..., Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 were before the Courts and pleaded guilty to the lesser... under Part 7 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 are scheduled offences for the purposes of Part V
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-01-19/3/
19 Jan 2017 - and assistance in their time of need, when can we expect the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill... Deputy Tony McLoughlin With regard to providing the victims of crime with greater support... to be enacted? Will it happen in 2017? I understand that we are still waiting on Second Stage of the Bill.
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2017-09-27/11/
27 Sep 2017 - the establishment of an ombudsman for victims of crime provided for. It is unfortunate that it has been... of an ombudsman or one-stop-shop to which victims of crime could have recourse is provided for in recital... a complaint about their treatment in the criminal justice system and argued that this would assist in securing... of the establishment of an ombudsman for victims. It should also be noted that part of our amendment also... Senator Ivana Bacik On the section. I have tabled an amendment to the section seeking to have
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-09-16/386/
16 Sep 2009 - Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) The Criminal Justice... (Amendment) Act 2009 sends out a clear message to those involved in criminal gangs that the Government... in prison for long periods and help rid society of the scourge of organised crime gangs. The Criminal... crime offences are scheduled offences for the purpose of the Offences Against the State Act so... that they will be tried in the Special Criminal Court unless the Director of Public Prosecutions directs
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-07-07/259/
7 Jul 2009 - has participated in numerous intelligence-led operations. The Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill... 2009 and the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009 will further enhance the capabilities... of strategic actions aimed at significantly reducing the incidence of crime and criminal behaviour... is the targeting of active criminals and their associates involved in serious crime by preventing... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) The Garda Policing Plan
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-03-02/6/
2 Mar 2017 - on. Specifically, it refers to the reporting of hate crimes and providing assistance to victims of hate crimes... with the victims of crime. There is little or no point in legislating to the highest standards, as we try... of courtesy at times and, at others, a lack of a little empathy for people who were victims of crime... of crime and to ensure support services are available to victims who do not make formal complaints... shall facilitate the referral of victims to victim support services. However, section 6(8) of the Bill
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-06-12/40/
12 Jun 2019 - Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage
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Debate: Seanad Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/seanad/2019-06-26/8/
26 Jun 2019 - Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2005-06-23/24/
23 Jun 2005 - Mr. McDowell When we get the Criminal Justice Bill and the firearms provisions through, I... will deal with the amnesty issue. The sooner we get the Criminal Justice Bill through the better.
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2005-02-16/189/
16 Feb 2005 - that I am considering bringing forward a number of amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill 2004 which... in the fight against organised crime, such as the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation... acted may be said to be linked to an organised crime gang. The Criminal Assets Bureau... Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell) The use of specialist Garda units..., the Criminal Assets Bureau, the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation and the Garda national drug unit, all
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2013-07-04/3/
4 Jul 2013 - The Tánaiste Preliminary work is under way on the criminal justice (victims rights) Bill, which... aims to strengthen the rights of victims of crime and their families and to give effect to a proposed
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2014-01-28/19/
28 Jan 2014 - Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick The criminal justice (victims' rights) Bill is supposed to strengthen... the rights of victims of crime and their families and to give effect to a proposed EU directive. When is that due?
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-06-12/44/
12 Jun 2019 - Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2009-05-27/71/
27 May 2009 - on strong legislative responses. I recently published the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill, which... Justice (Amendment) Bill will be given priority in drafting. While I would like to see the Bill.... I have published the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 which will tighten... in the Justice for Victims Initiative. The Bill provides for reform of the law on victim impact statements... criminal law reform. The challenges in crime prevention and detection are evolving continually and our
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2017-03-02/8/
2 Mar 2017 - for victims, the issue of restorative justice, the definition of a victim of crime and complaints... of crime feel re-victimised by the criminal justice system. It is particularly shocking when compared... in the Bill, which is supposed to transpose the Victims Directive into Irish law but excludes some... by victims. The Bill is lacking on all of those fronts in that it does not fully transpose the directive... by the State and its criminal justice system than the offender. We have seen countless examples
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-11-28/22/
28 Nov 1995 - serious travesties of justice and many people fear that they may become victims of crime. This time... that justice is carried out as far as possible. I have no doubt the child victims of crime go through hell... everywhere. Many people are fearful. The lives of many victims of crime have been shattered. Last... that as many resources as possible should be given to the Minister for Justice to combat crime... should be provided to help the Minister for Justice combat crime. The people who attended that meeting
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-11-17/52/
17 Nov 2010 - dealing with those involved in criminal organisations. The Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009... organised crime includes the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, which provides a statutory... and operations of criminal gangs to be admissible in evidence and provides for organised crime..., and the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 which further tightens the legislative provisions relating to guns and knives and similar weapons. ... Minister for Justice and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) I am informed by the Garda authorities
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2005-05-17/7/
17 May 2005 - requirements to deal with the problem. Although some of the provisions of the Criminal Justice Bill... will assist the Garda Síochána in the fight against this kind of crime. Regarding crime involving... organised gangs, the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights has considered
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-07-03/37/
3 Jul 2019 - , which amends the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017, providing that the victim should... the following: “PART 4 MISCELLANEOUS Amendment of Criminal Justice Act 2007 37. Section 25(8...) of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 is amended— (a) in paragraph (b), by the substitution of “in prison...,” for “in prison, or”, (b) in paragraph (c), by the substitution of “Criminal Justice Act 1960..., or” for “Criminal Justice Act 1960.”, and (c) by the insertion of the following paragraph after
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-11-28/22/
28 Nov 1995 - of compensation in respect of pain and suffering to the victims of crime. The only financial support.... If justice is to be done, surely it is as important to provide aid for the victim as well as the accused... traumatised victim. In effect, it is tantamount to telling victims that if the criminal law can deal... Mr. Power I thank Deputy O'Dea on introducing this Bill. In recent weeks I spoke in the debate... on the Bill introduced by Deputies Eoin Ryan and O'Donoghue which the Government decided to accept
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2010-06-30/182/
30 Jun 2010 - and 2009 which amend the Criminal Justice Act 2006 will greatly assist Gardaí in relation... of involvement in criminal activity are arrested, detained and questioned in relation to specific crime... Minister for Justice and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern) I propose to take Questions Nos. 197... requested by the Deputy. Due to the fluid nature of the membership of criminal gangs it is not always... possible to ascribe specific crimes to the activities of members of those gangs. An Garda Síochána
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2011-06-23/49/
23 Jun 2011 - Department on the preparation of a Criminal Justice (Victims' Rights) Bill which will strengthen... the rights of victims of crime. I expect that a general scheme of the Bill will be ready for submission to Government for consideration by the end of this year. ... Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter) Preliminary work is underway in my
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2016-06-22/4/
22 Jun 2016 - in this session? I refer to the criminal justice (victims of crime) Bill, on which pre-legislative... Deputy Bernard J. Durkan The wildlife (amendment) Bill is promised legislation, but the pre... scrutiny has been done. When is the Bill likely to come before the House?
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1995-11-28/22/
28 Nov 1995 - for victims of crime. We are all aware of the problems crime is causing. There is an increasing... today. For every one of those crimes there is at least one victim who is affected immediately... by the crime. In many cases the effects can last for years. How the system treats victims... the rights mentioned. Some Government speakers suggested a charter for victims of crime, but my... to victims of crime. This is very important for victims who cannot afford to pay for legal advice
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Debate: Dáil Éireann
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2019-01-22/29/
22 Jan 2019 - Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage
