Seanad debates

Tuesday, 20 May 2003

Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage.

 

It is for this reason that we decided that this matter should be dealt with as and when required. To that end, section 8, which provides for the written agreement to establish a joint investigation team, includes a catch-all provision which allows the competent authorities involved in drawing up the agreement to include "such other terms and conditions" as are agreed by the competent authorities concerned. This means, in effect, that, where it is considered necessary, a tailor-made provision specific to the investigation and the member states involved can be agreed. The issue of breach of discipline will be dealt with on a case by case or investigation by investigation basis. This is the most satisfactory way to approach the matter for the reasons I have outlined.

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