Arthur Spring
Ceist:464. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the progress of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2013. [42317/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 8 October 2013
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Freagraí scríofa
My Department has been conducting an examination of the law on sexual offences generally. Arising from this review, I expect to bring legislative proposals to Government for approval in a matter of weeks. It is my intention to publish the General Scheme of the Sexual Offences Bill once my proposals have been considered by the Cabinet.
This will be wide-ranging legislation. Among other measures, it will implement the recommendations of two Oireachtas committees, facilitate full compliance with the criminal law provisions of relevant EU, UN and Council of Europe legal instruments, update the Sex Offenders Act 2001 and reform the law on incest.