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Minister McEntee publishes General Scheme of landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill
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Minister McEntee publishes General Scheme of landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill
Major draft new law recognises that community safety does not rest with An Garda Síochána alone, but requires all State services to work with local communities
Independent oversight of An Garda Síochána to be strengthened through a new Policing and Community Safety Authority, which will be provided with extra inspection powers
Ombudsman to be given greater independence and an expanded remit
Internal governance within An Garda Síochána to be enhanced, with Commissioner becoming a “true CEO” answerable to a new Garda Board
According to the Irish Times, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee is set to bring the outline of the new Bill to Cabinet on Tuesday, however, measures are unlikely to come into effect until next year.
The new legislation can only be used to prevent, detect or prosecute criminal offences, secure public order or safety, or prevent threats to public security.
The Digital Recording Bill will also replace existing legislation on CCTV in public places and allow for mobile CCTV cameras to be placed on Gardaà cars and vans.
The deployment of body-worn cameras by Gardaà was recommended by the Commission on the Future of Policing two and a half years ago.