Government bills6

Topicprisons6
  1. HE 120/2026 vpIn progress

    Enhancing prison security and supervision

    The Criminal Sanctions Agency will receive clearer powers to restrict prison operations in serious societal disruptions and to supervise prisoners in everyday life. At the same time, security requirements for prison leaves will be tightened, and prisoners' ability to use their personal payment cards will be promoted.

    11 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  2. HE 53/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Tightening prison security and prisoner supervision

    Supervision of prisoners will be tightened and the conditions for admission to open prisons will be specified to prevent crime and prison security risks. Remand prisoners could also be placed in strictly supervised high-security wards.

    19 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 134/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Extending the care guarantee for adults

    Waiting times for adults to access non-urgent primary healthcare and dental care will be extended. The existing shorter waiting times will remain in place for children and young people under 23 years of age.

    13 Dec 2024 · 5 votes
    109 jaa
    56 ei
  4. HE 44/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Enabling Covid restrictions in prisons

    Activities, visits and prison leaves in prisons may be restricted to prevent coronavirus infections. In addition, the commencement and serving of community sanctions may be postponed where necessary due to the epidemic situation.

    26 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 6/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Tackling crime during imprisonment

    The Criminal Sanctions Agency's supervisory powers in prisons will be enhanced and its ability to exchange information with pre-trial investigation authorities will be improved. The Criminal Sanctions Agency will be able to disclose information to the police on its own initiative, monitor prisoners' payment card accounts and participate in joint criminal intelligence.

    24 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 222/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Countering drones in prison areas

    Prisons will receive the right to intervene in the movement of unauthorised unmanned aircraft and vehicles in prison areas using technical devices and force. In addition, prison staff will be given the option to use spit hoods against aggressive prisoners.

    11 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote