159 Mr. Cuffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has given consideration to making changes to the legislation governing the double jeopardy rule, known in law as autrefois acquit , in view of recent legislative changes in the UK which have relaxed the double jeopardy rule for up to 30 offences which attract a life sentence, including manslaughter, kidnapping, rape, armed robbery and a number of serious drugs crimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30713/06]

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159 Mr. Cuffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has given consideration to making changes to the legislation governing the double jeopardy rule, known in law as autrefois acquit , in view of recent legislative changes in the UK which have relaxed the double jeopardy rule for up to 30 offences which attract a life sentence, including manslaughter, kidnapping, rape, armed robbery and a number of serious drugs crimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30713/06]

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