Justice Minister publishes Katie Simpson Review report
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Justice Minister Naomi Long today published the Katie Simpson Review report.
In an oral statement to the Assembly, she said: “We all know the name Katie Simpson - regrettably because of her senseless, untimely and tragic death.
“We also know the name Jonathan Creswell – a convicted abuser and the man charged with Katie’s rape and murder and found dead at home on the second day of his criminal trial.
“We also know many individuals raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding Katie’s death and the investigation that followed. May I thank all those individuals for their moral integrity, their bravery in coming forward and for their persistence. They fought to give Katie a voice; as a society, we owe them a debt of gratitude.
Notes to editors:
- The full Katie Simpson Review report
- On the 13th January 2025, the Justice Minister committed to carrying out an independent review into the case of Jonathan Creswell. The aim of the review is to ensure the circumstances of the case are fully understood and to take account of any learning around the management of serious offenders.
- The terms of reference for the review and biography of the review chair, Dr Jan Melia, are available here: Independent Review of Jonathan Creswell Case | Department of Justice
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