Corruption Bill
Deputy Howlin asked when the promised corruption Bill would come before the House, noting the Mahon tribunal recommendation and the completed pre-legislative scrutiny. Deputy Bruton said it was on the priority list but he needed details on what remained to be done.
The Mahon tribunal completed its work this month five years ago after being established in 1997. One of its key recommendations was to criminalise the making of payments knowingly or recklessly to a third party who intended to use them as bribes. The corruption Bill that was promised from that would enhance the ability of the DPP to bring about prosecutions in that regard. Pre-legislative scrutiny was completed on the criminal justice (corruption) Bill in 2013 and we understand that final drafting has been under way since. When will the Bill be before the House?
Comment on this
I understand that it is on the priority list, but I will have to get details for the Deputy of what work is necessary to complete it.