Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2021-10-07
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James Browne (FF), Wexford

I thank the Senator. We discussed the definition of "humanitarian assistance" at length, and I do not propose to go over that again. The conduct that has been outlined in the amendment would be covered by the humanitarian assistance defence, as provided, and the phrasing of the defence in general terms is more appropriate than identifying specific instances where that assistance defence would apply.

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Sitting date: 2021-10-07