Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021

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• Creates criminal offences for smuggling people across borders illegally and facilitating unauthorised entry, transit, or residence in Ireland.
• Repeals parts of the 2000 Trafficking Act and amends other laws to align with EU directives and UN protocols on migrant smuggling.
• Enables Irish authorities to cooperate with other countries to prevent and prosecute people-smuggling networks.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 26th Seanad

   27 Aug 2021
2. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   29 Sep 2021
3. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   29 Sep 2021
4. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   7 Oct 2021
5. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   20 Oct 2021
6. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   20 Oct 2021
7. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   4 Nov 2021
8. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   8 Dec 2021
9. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   8 Dec 2021
10. Enacted

    15 Dec 2021