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Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 to Undergo Sequential Amendments

In a move aimed at strengthening the country’s criminal justice system, the government has announced plans to amend the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. The amendments will bring the legislation in line with international best practices and ensure that the state is better equipped to combat theft and fraud.

Background

According to officials, the amendments are part of a broader effort to revamp the country’s criminal justice system. “We recognize that theft and fraud are serious crimes that can have devastating consequences for individuals and society as a whole,” said a government spokesperson. “These amendments will help us to better prevent, detect, and prosecute these offenses, and bring those responsible to justice.”

Amendments

The amendments will also affect other enactments, including:

  • Investor Compensation Act 1998
  • Taxes Consolidation Act 1997
  • Taxi Regulation Act 2003

Revocation of Statutory Instruments

As part of the amendment process, several statutory instruments will be revoked. These include:

[list specific statutory instruments]

List of Activities Subject to Mutual Recognition

The amendments will also introduce a list of activities subject to mutual recognition under the Recast Banking Consolidation Directive. The list includes:

[list specific activities]

The following acts are referred to in the amendment:

  • Bail Act 1997
  • Central Bank Act 1942
  • Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Act 2003
  • Civil Service Regulation Act 1956
  • Companies Acts
  • Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961
  • Credit Union Act 1997
  • Criminal Justice Act 1994
  • Criminal Justice Act 2006
  • Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008
  • Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009
  • Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009
  • Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005
  • Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003
  • European Arrest Warrant Act 2003
  • Extradition Act 1965
  • Finance Act 2004
  • Finance Act 2006
  • Freedom of Information Act 1997
  • Investment Intermediaries Act 1995
  • Investor Compensation Act 1998
  • Mercantile Marine Act 1955
  • Partnership Act 1890
  • Solicitors (Amendment) Act 1994
  • Taxes Consolidation Act 1997
  • Taxi Regulation Act 2003

Consequential Repeal of Certain Provisions

The amendment process will also involve the consequential repeal of certain provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 1994.

Consequential Amendment of Certain Enactments

Several enactments will be amended as a result of the changes, including:

  • Investor Compensation Act 1998
  • Taxes Consolidation Act 1997
  • Taxi Regulation Act 2003

The amendments are expected to come into effect on [specific date].

The government has also announced plans to introduce related measures aimed at strengthening the country’s criminal justice system. These include:

[list specific measures]