Part of Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill - Committee (4th Day) – in the House of Lords at 1:45 pm on 11 May 2023.
Moved by Lord Hogan-Howe
166: After Clause 42, insert the following new Clause—“Amendment of the Code for Prosecutors for Troubles-related offencesIn section 37 of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (Code for Prosecutors), after subsection (3) insert—“(3A) The code must ensure that the views, interests and well-being of victims, and of the families of deceased victims, are considered when determining whether criminal proceedings should be instituted for a Troubles-related offence.(3B) In relation to a Troubles-related offence the code must take account of—(a) the likelihood of the accused re-offending,(b) the time elapsed since the offence,(c) the volume and seriousness of the crime, and(d) the character and behaviour of the accused since offending.””
