Seanad debates

Wednesday, 8 October 2003

Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Bill 2001: Second Stage.

 

This provision now also provides, following an amendment to the Bill in Dáil Éireann, that regard will be taken of the views of the victim of the offence to which the sentence of imprisonment being served by the person relates; the person's previous criminal record; the risk of the person failing to return to prison at the expiration of the period of temporary release; the conduct of the person while in custody or while previously on temporary release; any report or recommendation made by the governor, the Garda Síochána, a probation and welfare officer or any other person whom the Minister considers may be of assistance in coming to a decision as to whether to grant temporary release; the risk that the person might commit an offence during any period of temporary release; the risk of the person failing to comply with any of the conditions of temporary release and the likelihood that a period of temporary release might accelerate the person's re-integration into society or improve his or her prospects of obtaining employment.

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