Issues Under Review by the Commission

The Use Of Bail and Remand
The Commission published its report on this matter on 5 April 2005 (see under Publications).

The Basis On Which Fines Are Determined
The Commission published its report on this matter on 5 June 2006 (see under publications).

The Effectiveness Of Sentences In Reducing Re-offending
It was agreed by the Minister for Justice that rather than being the subject of a separate report, this was a matter which should permeate all of the Commission’s deliberations.

The Scope To Improve The Consistency Of Sentencing
The Commission published its report on this matter on 19 September 2006 (see under publications).

The Arrangements For Early Release From Prison, and Supervision Of Prisoners On Their Release
The Commission published its report on this matter on 23 January 2006. (see under publications).