Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003

Public bill · Government · Presented

Allows Ireland to form time-limited investigation teams with other EU countries to tackle cross-border crime, including terrorism, drug trafficking and human trafficking. Gardaí, customs officials and relevant experts could work together in Ireland or abroad under agreed rules, while the legislation sets limits on information use and arrangements for criminal and civil responsibility.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the implementation of the framework decision of 13 June 2002 of the Council of the European Union on joint investigation teams, for that purpose to amend the Criminal Justice Act 1994, the Garda Síochána Act 1989 and repeal section 5 of the Europol Act 1997, and to provide for related matters

Last updated 16 April 2018