Human rights watchdog warns against planned garda legislation

PROPOSED legislation giving gardaí extensive new powers could be in breach of European and international law, according to the State-appointed human rights watchdog.

Human rights watchdog warns against planned garda legislation
Mon, 26 Jan, 2004 - 00:00
Cormac O’Keeffe

In a detailed analysis, the Human Rights Commission (HRC) has expressed grave concern at provisions in the proposed Garda Síochána (Criminal Justice) Bill 2003.

The draft Bill, due to the finalised and introduced this year, will:

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