Criminal Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1945 facts for kids
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| Long title | An Act to amend the law with respect to the administration of criminal justice and for certain purposes connected therewith. |
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| Citation | 1945 c. 15 |
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| Royal assent | 13 December 1945 |
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Status: Current legislation
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| Text of the Criminal Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1945 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk | |
The Criminal Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1945 (c. 15) is an Act passed by the Parliament of Northern Ireland. An Act of Parliament is a special law made by a country's government. These laws help to keep things fair and orderly for everyone.
What is Criminal Justice?
Criminal justice is all about the system that deals with crime. It includes the laws that define what a crime is. It also covers how crimes are investigated and how people are treated if they break the law.
Why Laws Are Important
Laws are like rules for a whole country. They help make sure everyone knows what is right and wrong. Laws also help keep people safe and solve problems peacefully. Without laws, society would be much more confusing.
How Laws Are Made
In Northern Ireland, laws like this one were made by the Parliament of Northern Ireland. This Parliament was a group of elected people. They discussed new ideas for laws and voted on them. If enough people agreed, a new law would be created.
The Purpose of This Act
The Criminal Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1945 was made to update the rules about criminal justice. It aimed to make the system work better. This type of law helps to ensure that justice is served fairly.
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