Seanad debates

Wednesday, 15 October 2003

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

 

While I understand the spirit in which the amendment was proposed, having considered the matter without any assistance from Big Brother, I independently arrived at the conclusion that it is dangerous to legislate for verities in which we all believe but which may lead to difficulties in the future. The practice of the Minister in the administration of this section is to entertain representations from victims, which he must do. However, if we accept the amendment, we would translate them on to the plain of positive enactment which could impose substantial legal obligations on the Minister in what must be a system operated on a discretionary basis.

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