Legislative background to sex offenders orders
The primary legislation applying to sex offenders orders is the Sex Offenders Act 2001.
Sex offenders orders
PART 3 Sex Offenders Orders
Section 15 - Definitions (Part 3).
Section 16 - Sex offender orders.
Section 17 - Taking effect of sex offender order.
Section 18 - Effect of appeal from order.
Section 19 - Discharge or variation of sex offender order.
Section 20 - Court jurisdiction and venue.
Section 21 - Provisions in relation to evidence and proceedings under this Part.
Section 22 - Offence in respect of contravention of sex offender order.
Section 23 - Rules of court.
Section 24 - Amendment of Civil Legal Aid Act 1995.
Arrestable offence
The definition of an arrestable offence is provided in the Criminal Law Act 1997.
Section 2 - Interpretation.
Section 4 - Arrest without warrant.
Section 6 - Entry and search of premises to effect an arrest.
Language
Related Documents
- Sex offenders orders
The courts can impose extra restrictions on a sex offender following release from prison if it is felt the sex offender may pose a serious threat to the public. - Legislative background to monitoring sex offenders
Legislation applying to the monitoring of sex offenders in Ireland - Legislative background to the Sex Offenders Register
The legislation applying to the Sex Offenders Register
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