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    Long disappointed by comments by PFNI

    21 May 2025

    Justice Minister, is disappointed by comments made by the Police Federation NI (PFNI) at its annual conference today.

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    Long seeks views on draft strategy aiming to support victims and witnesses

    21 May 2025

    The Department of Justice is seeking views on proposals to improve the experience of victims and witnesses in Northern...

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    Views sought on broadcasting of courts in Northern Ireland

    20 May 2025

    Sentencing remarks by Crown Court judges could be broadcast to the public under proposals being considered by the DoJ.

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    Analytical Services Group (ASG) is the statistical and research team posted within the DoJ. Consisting of statisticians, on loan from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) it provides an independent service to meet the research and statistical needs of the department. Further information about ASG is available at ASG/about-us.

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      Published 22 May 2025
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      Published 9 May 2025
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      Published 1 May 2025
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    • Consultation broadcasting in courts

      Closes 16 July 2025
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      Closes 27 July 2025
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      Closes 11 July 2025
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    Naomi Long MLA

    Justice Minister Naomi Long is an MLA for East Belfast and has been leader of the Alliance Party since 2016, succeeding David Ford.

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    The Department is headed by a Justice Minister Naomi Long and has four Directorates - Access to Justice, Safer Communities, Justice Delivery and Reducing Offending to deliver on these priorities.

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