2203. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will commit to implementing ask 2 of a framework (details supplied) by ensuring that bereaved families in manslaughter cases are entitled to receive a written explanation of sentencing decisions upon request, as operates in England and Wales; whether this could be achieved through amendment to the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 or through a direction to the DPP; and the proposed timeline for implementation. [59780/26]

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2203. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will commit to implementing ask 2 of a framework (details supplied) by ensuring that bereaved families in manslaughter cases are entitled to receive a written explanation of sentencing decisions upon request, as operates in England and Wales; whether this could be achieved through amendment to the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 or through a direction to the DPP; and the proposed timeline for implementation. [59780/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Sentencing Policy

   2203. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will commit to implementing ask 2 of a framework (details supplied) by ensuring that bereaved families in manslaughter cases are entitled to receive a written explanation of sentencing decisions upon request, as operates in England and Wales; whether this could be achieved through amendment to the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 or through a direction to the DPP; and the proposed timeline for implementation. [59780/26]

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