Written answers

Wednesday, 26 February 2014

Department of Justice and Equality

Criminal Prosecutions Issues

Photo of Anne FerrisAnne Ferris (Wicklow, Labour)
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186. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the head of Child and Family Agency’s suggestion that criminal records be wiped at 18 except for the most serious offences; if officials in his Department have considered proposals along these lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9908/14]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Section 258 of the Children Act 2001, as amended, provides a 'non-disclosure' regime for child offenders after a 3-year conviction-free period. This non-disclosure regime does not apply to serious offences which are required to be tried by the Central Criminal Court.

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