Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020

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• Allows temporary coroners and deputy coroners to work during exceptional circumstances; amends Coroners Act 1962.
• Enables remote hearings, video links, and electronic statements in civil and criminal courts; updates court procedures.
• Permits State bodies and unincorporated organisations to hold remote meetings; allows documents signed in separate parts.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 26th Seanad

   22 Jul 2020
2. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   28 Jul 2020
3. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   28 Jul 2020
4. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   28 Jul 2020
5. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   28 Jul 2020
6. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   30 Jul 2020
7. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   30 Jul 2020
8. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   30 Jul 2020
9. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   30 Jul 2020
10. Enacted

    6 Aug 2020