Proceeds of crime powers
Deputy Ellis asked whether stronger seizure powers for crime proceeds would be included in the promised criminal justice Bill. The Minister said he would need to come back to the Deputy, noting that the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill had already been enacted.
The Minister for Justice and Equality has indicated that legislation is required to enhance the powers of seizure of the proceeds of crime and that it is necessary in the fight against crime, in particular, in the fight against the cartels that exist in this country. Earlier, the Minister indicated that the criminal justice Bill is at an advanced stage. Will the Minister indicate whether these measures will be part of that Bill? Has it been discussed in detail?
Comment on this
We will have to come back to Deputy Ellis on that, but we have already enacted the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill. That may have dealt with some of the matters to which Deputy Ellis is referring.