UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0161
Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007
[As Introduced]
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This Act changed how the justice and security system works in Northern Ireland. It introduced measures like allowing some court cases to happen without a jury (called 'Diplock courts') and gave authorities more flexibility in how they handle sensitive security information while trying to balance public safety with fair trials.
Presented by Mr Peter Hain
supported by Lord Rooker.
supported by Lord Rooker.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading27 Nov 2006
- 2nd reading13 Dec 2006
- Committee stage16 Jan 2007
- Report stage6 Feb 2007
- 3rd reading6 Feb 2007
Lords
- 1st reading7 Feb 2007
- 2nd reading20 Feb 2007
- Committee stage19 Mar 2007
- Report stage23 Apr 2007
- 3rd reading2 May 2007
Royal Assent24 May 2007