Justice No.2 Bill
Committee Stage of the Justice No. 2 Bill and Proposed Amendments
The Justice No.2 Bill was formally introduced to the Northern Ireland Assembly on 30 June 2015 and passed its Second Stage on 8 September 2015. The Bill was referred to the Committee for Justice for the Committee Stage of the Bill which was completed on 15 January 2016.
A copy of the Report can be viewed here.
The purpose of the Justice No.2 Bill is to enhance two key component aspects of the criminal justice system - fine collection and prison services - and takes the opportunity to improve two other aspects of the criminal law and procedure. The Bill is designed to:
- improve current arrangements for the collection and enforcement of financial penalties
- improve the provision of prison services in Northern Ireland
- improve upon current statutory provision in relation to certain sex offending
- improve lay visiting arrangements in police stations
Related Links
A copy of the Justice No.2 Bill (as introduced) can be found here.
A copy of the Explanatory Memorandum can be found here.
Correspondence relating to a Proposed Amendment by Lord Morrow MLA
Correspondence relating to the Proposed Amendments by Basil McCrea MLA
Correspondence relating to Possible Legislative Changes to Improve On-Line Protection for Children
Equality and Regulatory Impact Assessments
Committee Report on Justice No.2 Bill
If you have any queries or require any further information please contact the Committee office on 028 9052 1629 or 028 9052 1401.
