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Wed 07 Jul 2009Ahern stresses need for new powers
MINISTER FOR Justice Dermot Ahern stressed the need for powers to be introduced under the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill to be brought into effect expeditiously.
Some people had argued that the measures, aimed at combating gangland crime, should be held back until September to permit further debate, he said. Those arguing for a delay should remember that criminal legislation was not retrospective. He wanted to ensure that people could be charged under the legislation the day after it was passed.
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