Criminal Justice Act 2024 Ireland. The courts of justice bill 1923 was published in july and after much debate, the courts of justice act 1924 was signed into law and commenced in the summer of 1924. The minister for justice helen mcentee has welcomed the criminal justice (hate offences) bill 2022 passing all stages in the oireachtas, meaning that it can now be signed.

The criminal justice (engagement of children in criminal activity) act 2024 makes it an offence for an adult to either force or encourage children to engage in any criminal. Minister mcentee said the new laws and tougher sentences mark a milestone in the government’s efforts to build stronger, safer communities and have zero tolerance of.