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Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007
Summary
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.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing measures to improve the justice system and security in Northern Ireland. Supporters believe it helps protect people, makes courts work better, and gives law enforcement the tools needed to keep communities safe.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act gives too much power to police and security services, potentially allowing them to keep information secret from defendants. Others are concerned it might not properly protect people's rights to a fair trial or access to evidence.
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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
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