DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BILL

NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS TABLED ON
19 NOVEMBER 2009
FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION STAGE

 

New Clause

After clause 2 insert -

‘Duty of First Minister and deputy First Minister to report on certain matters

2A. The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly shall make a report orally and in writing to the Assembly on the day of commencement of sections 1 and 2 of the Act, explaining the provisions of protocols and concordats on—

(a) national security;
(b) the work of the Serious Organised Crime Agency;
(c) the independence of the Judiciary;
(d) the independence of the Public Prosecution Service

and the consequences of the provisions on the exercise of the functions that the Department of Justice is to exercise.’

Mr Alex Attwood
Mrs Dolores Kelly
Mr Alban Maginness

New Clause

After clause 2 insert -

‘Duty of First Minister and deputy First Minister to report on co-operation on criminal justice

2B. The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly shall make a report orally and in writing to the Assembly on the day of commencement of sections 1 and 2 of the Act, explaining the provisions of any arrangements entered into with the Government of Ireland concerning co-operation in criminal justice matters.’

Mr Alex Attwood
Mrs Dolores Kelly
Mr Alban Maginness

New Clause

After clause 2 insert -

‘Duty of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to report on any amendments proposed to the Programme for Government

2C. The First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly shall make a report orally and in writing to the Assembly on the day of commencement of sections 1 and 2 of the Act, on such amendments to the Programme for Government, if any, as they propose should be made consequent on the establishment of the Department of Justice and such amendments shall only take affect if approved by resolution of the Assembly by cross community vote.’

Mr Alex Attwood
Mrs Dolores Kelly
Mr Alban Maginness