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Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: Correct. It would not apply only in the cases of persons whose time for appeal has elapsed. They have run out of road and are either serving their sentence without further grounds for appeal or have completed their sentence.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 3: In page 3, line 8, after “2019;” to insert the following:“to provide for the retrospective application of certain of these amendments in certain circumstances;”.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: We could bring the refreshment houses back, I think.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No.1: In page 5, to delete line 5. This amendment proposes to delete section 6(b) of the Bill as published. Section 6(b) of the Bill repeals subsections (3E) and (3F) of section 27 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. These subsections provide for a mandatory minimum sentence of not less than ten years imprisonment for a second or subsequent possession or importation of...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: The Bills Office will amend the Bill so that we will have sections 6(a), (b) and (c).

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: Yes.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: No.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: Effectively, what the court has found in both the Ellis case and the McManus case is that a mandatory sentence for a second or subsequent conviction is unconstitutional because it is only applying the criminal law to a very small subset of people. That is the basis on which the court found it to be unconstitutional. A provision in criminal law should effectively apply to everybody.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: Exactly.

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 2: 2. In page 5, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following: “Retrospective application of certain amendments 10. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the amendments effected by this Act (other than those effected by subparagraphs (i) and (iii) of section 5(c) and by section 6) shall apply in respect of a relevant offence committed before the date of the...

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: If there are any other questions Deputies want me to respond to I am happy to do that.

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for the great interest they have shown in this matter. We have had just over three hours of a debate and nearly all the speaking slots were taken up. Given the demands on Deputies' time with committees and other work in the Houses, the fact that so many Members came in to express their views is testament to their interest in youth justice and the issues underlying it. I...

Maternity Care (Covid-19) Bill 2021: First Stage (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: No.

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I wish to share time with the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton.

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I am very happy to have this opportunity to address the House on the progress which is being made within the criminal justice system on interventions and initiatives to divert vulnerable young people away from criminal activity and to assist them with options for a better and more fulfilling life. I was pleased to be able to publish the Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 on 15 April 2021,...

Betting (Prohibition on Use of Credit Cards) Bill 2021: First Stage (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: No.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: The Deputy will wish to note that I introduced the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021 on 16 September 2021. The purpose of this Bill is to implement EU framework decision 2008/909/JHA on the mutual recognition of judgments in criminal matters imposing custodial sentences and other measures involving deprivation of liberty. The implementation of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (6 Oct 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 11 February 2020. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. The granting of Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (5 Oct 2021)

James Browne: In response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other applicable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (5 Oct 2021)

James Browne: My Department has taken a pragmatic and compassionate approach to immigration and international protection arrangements in the context of COVID-19 and will continue to do so for as long as is necessary. For those who are in the international protection process, our objective is to have decisions made on their applications, including the permission to remain consideration, as soon as...