Question 1

What does the Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Allows persons in court proceedings to seek a declaration that cases breached their right to completion within reasonable time, and compensation where applicable. Establishes Chief Court Delays Assessor and Court Delays Assessors to examine applications and make binding assessments, with appeals to Circuit Court. Assessors must base compensation on European Court of Human Rights standards for Article 6 violations; Minister pays awarded compensation within two months.

Question 2

What stage is the Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Aug 2024, the Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023 was sponsored by Minister for Justice, and was introduced on 27 Feb 2023.

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