Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill

AIM

This bill introduces a number of measures which reflect what the Government calls progress towards normalisation in Northern Ireland.

MAIN PROVISIONS

Provide for jury reform and a new system of non-jury trial, following the repeal of the Diplock Court System

Provide for the powers for the armed forces, police and the Secretary of State to be reformed

Extend the remit of the Security Industry Authority to Northern Ireland

Extend the powers of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission