Enacted 30/2022
European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022
- Introduced
- 10 Mar 2022
- Last updated
- 11 Sep 2024
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- Updates Irish law to implement EU rules on European arrest warrants, strengthening procedural rights for accused persons.
- Amends the 2003 European Arrest Warrant Act to align with 2009 EU framework changes on mutual recognition of court decisions.
- Enhances protections for people tried in absentia across EU member states and streamlines surrender procedures between nations.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 33rd Dáil10 Mar 2022
- Second Stage 33rd Dáil10 Mar 2022
- Committee Stage 33rd Dáil23 Mar 2022
- Report Stage 33rd Dáil22 Jun 2022
- Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil22 Jun 2022
- Second Stage 26th Seanad22 Jun 2022
- Committee Stage 26th Seanad28 Feb 2024
- Report Stage 26th Seanad28 Feb 2024
- Fifth Stage 26th Seanad28 Feb 2024
- Cream List 33rd Dáil6 Mar 2024
- Enacted12 Mar 2024