Children who commit murder but turn 18 before sentencing will no longer face a life sentence 

The High Court previously ruled that a child who commits murder but turns 18 before sentencing should not be subject to the mandatory life sentence for murder
Children who commit murder but turn 18 before sentencing will no longer face a life sentence 

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has received approval for the draft Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024. Picture: Damien Storan/PA

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024 - 20:46
Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor

Children will no longer face a mandatory life sentence for murder if they turn 18 before sentencing under a new law approved by Cabinet.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has received approval for the draft Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024. 

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