Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2021-06-15
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Vincent P. Martin (GP), Nominated by the Taoiseach

I wish to comment before the Minister of State speaks. I commend the realignment and reconfiguration of the penalties on a statutory basis. They are justifiably significant at the upper end of indictable offences if they are brought home. It will be a reminder for all legislators that a great deal is at stake. The standard principles of beyond reasonable doubt and the presumption of innocence will apply. I anticipate these will be properly contested.

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Sitting date: 2021-06-15