Seanad debates

Thursday, 7 October 2021

Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage

 

10:30 am

Photo of Alice-Mary HigginsAlice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will press the amendment. Even leaving aside the question of abuse, in general, when we have discretion we should have accountability. It is a thing of trust. Wherever we give discretion, discretionary power or interpretative power, it is good practice to have accountability around how that interpretation and discretion is used. Even in general, we should be aiming higher in this area.

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