European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022

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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

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   10 Mar 2022
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   10 Mar 2022
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   23 Mar 2022
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   22 Jun 2022
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   22 Jun 2022
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   22 Jun 2022
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   28 Feb 2024
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   28 Feb 2024
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   28 Feb 2024
10. Cream List 33rd Dáil

    6 Mar 2024
11. Enacted

    12 Mar 2024