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# suspended sentences

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# Sentencing
Use of suspended sentences for sexual offences decreased over last decade
White-collar crimes and child offenders were given particular consideration in a new report from the Law Reform Commission.
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Aug 31st 2020, 12:27 PM
# jail terms
The use of suspended sentences by Irish courts is up for debate
The Law Reform Commission is seeking views on their use.
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Aug 8th 2017, 6:15 AM
Sentencing of inmate who assaulted three prison officers suspended over Section 99 problems
The case will not be heard until a recent High Court decision on activation of suspended sentences has been clarified.
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Apr 21st 2016, 4:20 PM
# suspended sentences
Dáil can act "very quickly" to fix Section 99 problems, minister insists
It follows a High Court ruling yesterday concerning the law governing suspended sentences.
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Apr 20th 2016, 11:34 AM
# section 99 problems
Irish law around suspended sentences ruled unconstitutional
It means emergency legislation will likely be required.
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Apr 19th 2016, 10:48 PM