Debate contribution: Justice Bill: Consideration Stage

Debate contribution by Ms Emma Sheerin on .

MLA
Ms Emma Sheerin
Party at the time
Sinn Féin
Date
15 June 2026
Type
Debate contribution
Business
Executive Committee Business
Heading
Justice Bill: Consideration Stage
Assembly identifier
Official Report component 5615470

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Thank you. On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Is it in order for a Member to refer to a case in a jurisdiction where the minimum age of criminal responsibility is exactly the same as it currently is in the North and where the minimum age of criminal responsibility had absolutely no relevance to the judiciary when sentencing the individuals?

62 words. Text as published by the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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