Question 1

What does the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Allows Irish courts to recognize and enforce criminal sentences imposed by EU member states without the sentenced person's consent in certain circumstances, such as when they are a national of the executing state. Permits Irish authorities to transfer sentenced persons to other EU states for enforcement when rehabilitation prospects improve, subject to consultation with the executing state and consent requirements. Establishes procedures for provisional arrest, court applications for recognition, and grounds for refusal to enforce foreign sentences, with a 90-day decision timeline for court recognition applications.

Question 2

What stage is the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021 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 Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021 was sponsored by Minister for Justice, and was introduced on 29 Jul 2021.

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021

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