Criminal Justice bill

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New crime law 'riddled with legal pitfalls'

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) said today that the Criminal Justice Bill, approved by President McAleese today, would inevitably be challenged in the courts.

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President signs controversial Bills into law

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Country awaits President's decision on proposed laws

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President to examine controversial new bills

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Controversial laws facing presidential challenge

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Greens criticise Ahern over new Justice Bill

New Justice Bill faces criticism in Seanad

The Government's new Criminal Justice Amendment Bill has come in for more criticism today as the Seanad begins debating the legislation.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2009

Gardaí express concern about new anti-gang bill

Rank-and-file gardaí have expressed serious concern about the Government's controversial new plans on tackling gang crime.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2009

Bid to extend Bill debate defeated

The Government has voted down an opposition attempt to extend debate on the Criminal Justice Bill beyond lunchtime today.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2009

Lawyers express major concerns about 'impetuous' gang laws

A large group of leading criminal lawyers has today expressed major concern about the new Criminal Justice Bill being introduced by the Government.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2009

New anti-gangland laws prompt 'police state' claims

Human rights campaigners today accused Justice Minister Dermot Ahern of abusing the Dáil and operating a police state by fast-tracking tough new anti-gangland laws.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2009

Ahern defends Criminal Justice Bill

Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has defended controversial new legislation on gangland crime that he is forcing through the Dáil without the normal debate.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2009

Govt to push new Criminal Justice Bill through Dáil

The Government is set to force the contentious new Criminal Justice Bill through the Dáil today without the normal period of debate.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2009