Question 1

What does the Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 to require minimum prison sentences for assaults on doctors, gardaí, firefighters, ambulance staff and peace officers. Sets minimum sentences: six months for summary conviction, two years for indictment conviction; sentences cannot be suspended in whole or part. Applies only to adults causing harm through assault; sentencing court has no discretion to reduce or suspend the minimum term.

Question 2

What stage is the Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 14 Nov 2024, the Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2023 is at First Stage in 33rd Dáil. 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 (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2023 was sponsored by Peadar Tóibín, and was introduced on 8 Feb 2023.

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