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Penal Servitude was abolished in 1997 and changed to imprisonment as per section 11(5) of the Criminal Law Act 1997. Callan took a case arguing that by default of him undergoing a sentence for imprisonment, it entitled him to remission in accordance with the law. He referred to rule 59 of the Prison Rules 2007.
Provisions of Part III of the Industrial Relations Act are invalid considering the provisions of Article 15.2.1 of the Constitution of Ireland. John Gilligan v Ireland & Others [2013] IESC 45; [2013] 2 IR 745; [2014] ILRM 153 Section 13 of the Criminal Law Act 1976 allows judges to apply the principle of proportionality in sentencing.
In June 2012, the first ever corruption and bribery law reforms were brought for approval to the Minister for Justice and Equality, Alan Shatter. Some of the proposed laws include; Prison terms of up to 10 years and unlimited fines on any member of government, or civil servant, who commits an act of corruption. [23]
Providing policy advice in relation to the criminal justice system (Garda Síochána, the Courts, Prisons and Probation and Welfare services) and supporting the operation of this system. Continuing reform of criminal law and certain areas of civil law. Playing a central part in the implementation of core elements in the Good Friday Agreement.
Since at least the 1970s, many Irish political scandals relating to miscarriage of justice, dereliction of duty and corruption by public officials have resulted in the establishment of extra-judicial Tribunals of Enquiry, which are typically chaired by retired High-Court judges and cannot make judgements against any of the parties.
The 2020 Irish general election took place on Saturday 8 February, to elect the 33rd Dáil, the lower house of Ireland's parliament. The election was called following the dissolution of the 32nd Dáil by the president, at the request of the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, on 14 January 2020. The members, Teachtaí Dála (TDs), were elected by single ...
It requires the Director to deal with "criminal matters" which include overseeing criminal proceedings through the courts, applications arising from criminal proceedings or any connected other proceedings. [2] The DPP is also required to deal with election and referendum petitions, and is predominantly non-criminal in nature. [24]
The 2018 report of the Interdepartmental Group on the Security of Ireland's Electoral Process and Disinformation foresees a role for the Electoral Commission. [49] The 2021 bill scheme gives the commission "a key role in relation to the regulation of online political advertising during election periods", [ 45 ] which was praised by Michela ...