Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI)

CJI was established in law as an independent organisation to improve the performance of the criminal justice system. It can inspect the PSNI and Police Ombudsman. The Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland is appointed by the Minister of Justice and is independent. The Minister of Justice approves annual inspection programmes and individual published reports. The Minister may request the Chief Inspector to carry out a review in addition to the inspection programme.

CJI works with Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) on some inspections. HMICFRS inspects police services in England and Wales and Northern Ireland. It carries out inspections known as PEEL Reviews, which cover Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy.