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Courts & Tribunals: Autumn 2014 Legislation Programme

September 19, 2014

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Purpose as per Legislative Programme  

Current Status/
Expected Publication Date
 

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011  

To provide for the regulation of the provision of legal services and related matters 

Report Stage Resumed in Dáil Éireann
 
Judicial Council Bill  To provide effective remedies for complaints about judicial misbehaviour including lay participation in the investigation of complaints  During the Autumn 2014 Session 
Courts (Consolidation and Reform) Bill  To provide for implementation of recommendations of the Law Reform Commission   2015
                 
Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill To provide for periodic payment orders in cases of awards for injuries  2015
Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill    To introduce a number of amendments to improve the operation and implementation of the Act  No indication as to when publication is expected
Family Court Bill  
 
 To establish a dedicated family court structure   No indication as to when publication is expected
 
Hague Convention (Choice of Court) Bill To put in place the legal arrangements necessary prior to EU ratification of the 2005 Hague Choice of Court Convention  2015
Judicial Appointments Bill  To reform and update the system for appointment of judges   2015 
Juries Bill  To give effect to the Law Reform Commission Report on Juries   No indication as to when publication is expected 

   
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