No 29 of 2007 - Criminal Justice Act
What does this Act do?
The main purpose of the Act is to update several areas of criminal law and procedure so that the Garda Siochána, the State's prosecution services and the Courts are in a position to respond more effectively to gangland crime. The Act addresses issues in relation to detention, bail, the 'right to silence', sentencing, the taking of samples and statements from arrested persons, as well as several technical matters where clarification was required.
Contact Department:
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Signed by the President:
9 May 2007
Full details of this Act can be found on the Oireachtas website.