Law bodies express concern on 'rushed' Criminal Justice Act

The Irish Human Rights Commission and the Law Society of Ireland have today expressed dismay at the speed at which the recent Criminal Justice Bill 2007 was passed by the Oireachtas.

Law bodies express concern on 'rushed' Criminal Justice Act

The Irish Human Rights Commission and the Law Society of Ireland have today expressed dismay at the speed at which the recent Criminal Justice Bill 2007 was passed by the Oireachtas.

In a joint statement issued today, both organisations stated their view that the process was "unsatisfactory", and claimed that the Act itself raised "serious human rights concerns".

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