Bail and sexual offences legislation
Bernard Durkan asks when bail-law amendments and the criminal law sexual offences Bill will be published; Brendan Howlin has no date for the bail Bill but expects the other Bill later this year.
What is the position on the amendment of the bail laws, which I understand is under active consideration? When is legislation likely to be brought before the House? When is the criminal law (sexual offences) Bill preventing the exploitation and sexual abuse of children and other vulnerable adults likely to be brought before the House? Is it likely to be passed in this session?
Comment on this
Unfortunately, I do not have a publication date for the bail Bill. I do not think it will be published this year. The criminal law (sexual offences) Bill will be published later this year.