Seanad debates

Thursday, 9 June 2011

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages

 

1:00 pm

Photo of Jan O'SullivanJan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)

The double jeopardy rule generally applies and the gangland crime legislation was an exception. There are specific reasons gangland crime is an exception. I understand the concern of Senator Walsh. The advice of the Attorney General is generally not published but there may be a way of conveying to Senator Walsh the reasons behind the advice. I do not have the advice in the Chamber.

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