Criminal Justice Bill and citizen safety
Shatter asked what safety legislation the Government planned and when it would be introduced. The Minister said the Criminal Justice Bill would come before the House once preparatory work and Government decisions were complete, and said he had consulted Deputies, though the status of those consultations was debatable.
What legislation does the Minister intend to bring before the House to ensure the safety of citizens and when will that legislation be introduced? What will the nature of the legislation be and what areas will it cover?
Comment on this
The Criminal Justice Bill will be before the House as soon as the necessary work regarding circulation and so on is completed and Government decisions are taken. That is one step among a number of others which I have taken to protect the citizen.
Deputy Shatter rose.
Comment on this
With regard to the Minister's comments about the Criminal Justice Bill which is currently being drafted, has the Minister had any consultation with Deputies other than members of his own party?
Comment on this
Strangely enough, I have had consultations but whether they could be described as official or unofficial is a matter of opinion.