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Independent Monitoring Board seeks new members
The Justice Minister has praised the work of the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for Northern Ireland as it seeks new...
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Long: New strategy will empower and support victims and witnesses
The Justice Minister has published an ambitious strategy which aims to improve the experience of victims and witnesses...
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Long: Why we must confront myths about rape
The Justice Minister said today that harmful assumptions about rape and sexual assault have no place in society.
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Sentencing Bill introduced to the Assembly
New legislation which will bring a raft of changes to sentencing in Northern Ireland has been introduced to the Assembly...
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Annual cross-border police conference on organised and serious crime held in Cavan
Today Justice Ministers and law enforcement agencies across the island of Ireland have come together in Cavan for the...
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Consultation on Court Fees – outcome and proposed way forward
The Department of Justice has today published the response to the public consultation on proposed changes to court fees...
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Victims’ views sought in parole process consultation
A consultation focused on improving victims’ engagement in the parole process has been launched by the Department of...
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Consultation backs plan to raise sentences for causing child’s death
The Department of Justice is considering its next steps on a proposal to make the offence of causing or allowing a child...
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LSANI key messages - January 2026
The LSA has issued the key messages for legal aid practitioners for January 2026.
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Prison Service accepts Freedom of the Borough award from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
The Northern Ireland Prison Service has accepted the Freedom of the Borough Award Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
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Nexus NI awarded contract to run Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline
Nexus NI has been awarded the tender to manage the Domestic and Sexual Abuse (DSA) Helpline.
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Stronger safeguarding checks for those working with vulnerable groups
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced that self-employed people and personal employees working with vulnerable...
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Probation Board for Northern Ireland Deputy Chair appointment
Justice Minister Naomi Long has today announced that Bria Mongan OBE, who is a current Probation Board for Northern...
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Joint statement by Justice Minister and Criminal Bar Association
Justice Minister Naomi Long and representatives of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) have met in an effort to resolve...
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Sentencing Bill to be introduced in the Assembly
The Sentencing Bill, which contains a range of significant reforms to sentencing policy, will shortly be introduced in...
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Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The theme of International Day of Women and Girls in Science...
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Statement by Justice Minister on publication of court lists
Justice Minister Naomi Long clarifies the process of publishing court lists.
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Long: Sexual abuse relies on stigma and fear to remain hidden
The Justice Minister told a conference in Belfast today that confronting sexual abuse requires everyone to play their...
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Justice Minister welcomes new head of Forensic Science Northern Ireland
The Justice Minister has welcomed Andrew Elliott to the Department of Justice following his appointment as Chief...
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Ministers see domestic violence support in action at Belfast women’s centre
Justice Minister Naomi Long and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today visited Footprints Women’s Centre at Colinmill in...