Question 1

What does the European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 to align Irish law with EU Framework Decision requirements, responding to EU infringement proceedings initiated in 2020. Makes High Court endorsement of arrest warrants mandatory rather than discretionary when compliance confirmed; establishes tighter timelines for court decisions and surrender procedures. Introduces procedural protections: persons tried in absentia receive judgment copies; detention reviews required; specialty rule (limits re-prosecution) becomes mandatory; privilege grounds for non-execution added.

Question 2

What stage is the European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022 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 European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022?

Accepted Answer

The European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022 was sponsored by Minister for Justice, and was introduced on 10 Mar 2022.

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