Summary
The Department of Justice is seeking views on proposals to reform rehabilitation periods in Northern Ireland to reflect changes in sentencing practices and developments in other jurisdictions.
Documents
- Consultation on proposals to reform rehabilitation periods in Northern Ireland
- Equality screening form
- Rural screening form
Consultation description
The main purpose of legislation governing the rehabilitation of offenders is to boost the chances of former offenders gaining employment and living within the law by helping them to put their past convictions behind them.
Responses to the consultation can be submitted via Citizen Space https://consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/doj/reform-of-rehabilitation-periods
f you require a copy of the consultation in an alternative format please contact the Department by email DojCLB@justice-ni.gov.uk; or in writing to Criminal Law Branch,
Massey House
Stormont Estate
Belfast
BT4 3SX
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.