Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021

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• Allows Ireland to enforce custodial sentences imposed by other EU member states, and lets other EU states enforce Irish sentences.
• Amends the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 and related laws to enable cross-border enforcement of prison sentences within the EU.
• Strengthens procedural rights for people affected by sentences imposed in their absence across EU member states.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   29 Jul 2021
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   29 Jul 2021
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   16 Sep 2021
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   8 Feb 2023
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   8 Feb 2023
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   8 Feb 2023
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   15 Feb 2023
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   21 Feb 2023
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   21 Feb 2023
10. Enacted

    1 Mar 2023