Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019

Public bill · Government · Presented

The measure would make it easier for Ireland to help with criminal justice matters beyond the State, especially with inquests in the UK. It would create a way for evidence from Garda members to be heard here for certain UK inquests, including some linked to the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and it would let An Garda Síochána and the Garda watchdog enter co-operation agreements with foreign police, law enforcement, and oversight bodies. It also makes a few technical changes to existing justice laws so cross-border co-operation works more smoothly.

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Bill entitled an Act to provide for taking evidence in the State from a member of the Garda Síochána for the purposes of certain inquests held in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; to permit the Garda Síochána and the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission to enter into agreements for co-operation with a police service, law enforcement agency or other relevant person or body outside the State and for that purpose and other purposes, to amend the Garda Síochána Act 2005; to amend the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003; to amend the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008; and to provide for related matters.

Last updated 30 July 2019