Criminal Justice Act 2006

adminLeave a Comment


Download File

 

Section 186 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 amended the definition of “torture” in the Criminal Justice (United Nations Convention Against Torture) Act 2000 by the insertion after “omission” of “done or made, or at the instigation of, or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official”.

Date:16 Jul 2006
Legislation Type:Act (IE)
Geographic Focus:Ireland
References:Criminal Justice (United Nations Convention against Torture) Act 2000
In Force:Yes
Category:Deportation
Keywords:Crime against Humanity, Deportation, Refoulement, Refoulement (Non-), War Crimes
Go Back

Criminal Justice (United Nations Convention Against Torture) Act 2000

adminLeave a Comment


Download File

 

The Criminal Justice (United Nations Convention Against Torture) Act 2000 was intended to give effect to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The Act defines torture as an act or omission by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person (a) for such purposes as obtaining … Read More

Date:14 Jun 2000
Legislation Type:Act (IE)
Geographic Focus:Ireland
References:Criminal Justice Act 2006
In Force:Yes
Category:Deportation
Keywords:Crime against Humanity, Deportation, Deportation Order, Refoulement, Refoulement (Non-)
Go Back