Question 1

What does the European Convention on Human Rights (Challenge to British Government Amnesty) Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Requires Irish Government to apply to European Court of Human Rights if British Parliament enacts amnesty legislation for crimes in/relating to Northern Ireland. Application triggered automatically under Article 33 of European Convention on Human Rights as soon as reasonably practicable after British amnesty legislation is enacted. Enables European Court to rule whether British amnesty legislation breaches the European Convention on Human Rights.

Question 2

What stage is the European Convention on Human Rights (Challenge to British Government Amnesty) Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 14 Nov 2024, the European Convention on Human Rights (Challenge to British Government Amnesty) 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 European Convention on Human Rights (Challenge to British Government Amnesty) Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The European Convention on Human Rights (Challenge to British Government Amnesty) Bill 2023 was sponsored by Peadar Tóibín, and was introduced on 27 Jun 2023.

European Convention on Human Rights (Challenge to British Government Amnesty) Bill 2023

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