Question 1

What does the Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends Proceeds of Crime Acts to treat foreign conduct as 'criminal conduct' if it constitutes gross human rights abuse, even if not illegal in the foreign state, enabling asset seizure. Defines gross human rights abuse as severe physical/mental suffering inflicted by public officials against those exposing illegal activity or promoting human rights, performed in official capacity. Applies retroactively to conduct and property obtained before or after the bill's passage, provided some property from the conduct is located in Ireland.

Question 2

What stage is the Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 2 May 2025, the Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020 is at Committee 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 Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020?

Accepted Answer

The Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020 was sponsored by Brendan Howlin, and was introduced on 1 Dec 2020.

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