Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill
Research Papers on the Bill
Here you will find Research Publications which have been prepared by the Assembly's Research and Information Service (RaISe) for the Committee for Justice's scrutiny of the Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill:
Papers will appear here once received and considered by the Committee
| Number | Title | Date* |
| 40/26 |
Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill: scrutinising key “public purse” implications This Review of Costs aims to support Northern Ireland Assembly Members in their plenary, committee and constituency capacities, when scrutinising key potential implications for the “public purse”, if the Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill would be enacted as introduced. It relies on the Bill’s accompanying Explanatory and Financial Memorandum and other relevant sources; and should be read in conjunction with RaISe Bill Paper NIAR 65-2026 (dated 11 May 2026), addressing the Bill’s underlying policy. |
12.05.26 |
| 39/26 |
Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill This Bill Paper has been prepared by the Assembly’s Research and Information Service (RaISe) to provide an overview of the Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill. It outlines the background to the Bill, including public consultations undertaken, and should be read in conjunction with the RaISe Review of Costs (NIAR 117-2026). Where relevant, it provides a comparison with approaches taken in other parts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. |
12.05.26 |
* Please note: Date refers to the date on which the paper was published on the website.
