Trevor Sargent
Ceist:130 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Justice when the juvenile justice Bill will be published in view of the fact that the existing legislation dates from 1908; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4815/95]
Vol. 450 No. 6
130 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Justice when the juvenile justice Bill will be published in view of the fact that the existing legislation dates from 1908; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4815/95]
The scheme of a juvenile justice Bill is at an advanced stage of preparation in the Department of Justice. The purpose of the proposed legislation is to replace the Children Act, 1908 with a comprehensive new Act that will incorporate into its provisions most aspects of the juvenile justice system.