Criminal Justice Bill 2016

Public bill · Government · Presented

The proposed changes would tighten bail rules by making it easier for courts to refuse bail where someone has a history of serious offending or poses a danger to a person or the wider community. It would also let courts attach tougher conditions, such as no contact with a victim or family members, driving bans for serious road traffic offences, curfews, and electronic monitoring, and it would give Gardaí limited power to arrest without a warrant if a bail condition is breached and someone needs immediate protection. Courts would also have to hear the victim’s evidence on possible interference and give reasons when they grant or refuse bail or set conditions.

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Bill entitled an Act to make further provision in relation to bail, to amend the Bail Act 1997, and to provide for related matters.

Last updated 12 April 2018