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    • Justice Minister Naomi Long marks Book Week NI at Hydebank Wood

      Justice Minister Naomi Long has marked Book Week NI 2026 with a visit to the library at Hydebank Wood Secure College and...

      Published 21 October 2026
    • Sir John Gillen appointed to conduct trials of fact review

      The Minister of Justice and Minister of Health have appointed Sir John Gillen to conduct a review into the law and...

      Published 20 October 2026
    • New Board Member appointed to the Northern Ireland Police Fund

      Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced the appointment of John Perry, Assistant Secretary of the Police Federation of...

      Published 20 October 2026
    • Applications invited for funding to improve community safety

      Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a new round of funding through the Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS).

      Published 20 October 2026
    • Fireworks licensing – don’t miss the deadline

      Justice Minister Naomi Long is reminding people that the deadline to apply for a fireworks licence is imminent.

      Published 14 October 2026
    • Hate has no home here: Justice Minister

      Justice Minister Naomi Long has made a “call to action” on hate crime.

      Published 12 October 2026
    • Experience of Crime and Perceptions of Crime, Policing and Justice and Organised Crime: Findings from the 2024/25 Northern Ireland Safe Community Survey (NISCS).

      The Department of Justice (DoJ) today published Research and Statistical Bulletin ‘Experience of Crime and Perceptions...

      Published 9 October 2026
    • Long seeks views on good character references

      The Department of Justice has today launched a public consultation on the use of good character references at sentencing...

      Published 8 October 2026
    • Organisations play a vital role in supporting victims of abuse: Long

      Justice Minister Naomi Long has highlighted the important contribution of voluntary and community organisations in...

      Published 6 October 2026
    • Decision on the future of Limavady Courthouse

      Justice Minister Naomi Long has made a decision on the future of Limavady Courthouse, following a recent public...

      Published 2 October 2026
    • Justice Minister announces details of independent review

      The Justice Minister has published the terms of reference for an independent review into the circumstances relating to...

      Published 1 October 2026
    • Justice is Changing: Long Launches Campaign to Help Victims of Sexual Crime

      The Justice Minister today launched a new public communications campaign to mark significant progress for victims of...

      Published 28 September 2026
    • Long statement on Drumcree decision

      Following publication of the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland determination in respect of a march from Drumcree...

      Published 25 September 2026
    • ASSIST NI playing important role in supporting victims of domestic and sexual abuse - Long

      Justice Minister Naomi Long has marked five years of ASSIST NI, recognising the important role of advocacy in supporting...

      Published 24 September 2026
    • Justice Minister welcomes arrest of prisoner Gary Anderson

      Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the arrest of prisoner Gary Anderson who was unlawfully at large.

      Published 23 September 2026
    • Ministerial statement

      The Justice Minister has made a statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly regarding the review of the NIPS decision to...

      Published 21 September 2026
    • Statement on circumstances relating to compassionate temporary release of Gary Anderson

      The Justice Minister remains deeply concerned about the circumstances surrounding the compassionate temporary release of...

      Published 19 September 2026
    • Stay safe, legal and considerate if you’re planning fireworks this Halloween

      If you’re planning to buy, possess or use fireworks this Halloween, it’s time to apply for a licence, says Justice...

      Published 15 September 2026
    • Two Domestic Homicide Review reports published

      The Department of Justice has today published Executive Summary reports of two Domestic Homicide Reviews.

      Published 14 September 2026
    • Long: Rape myths cause real harm

      The Justice Minister today launched the second phase of a campaign aimed at challenging harmful misconceptions about...

      Published 10 September 2026

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