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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...
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Long: Important to do everything possible to protect women and girls from online exploitation and abuse
The Justice Minister has written to the UK Government encouraging action around commercial sexual exploitation of women...
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Justice Minister announces Probation Board for Northern Ireland appointment
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced that Dr Brian Payne has been appointed as a Board Member to the Probation...
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New Board member appointed to the Police Rehabilitation and Retraining Trust
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced the appointment of Acting Chief Superintendent Norman Haslett as a Board...
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Long announces sentencing review
Prison sentences for the unlawful killing of an emergency worker while on duty are to be considered as part of a wide...
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Justice Minister announces RUC George Cross Foundation appointments
Justice Minister Naomi Long has today announced the reappointment of Stephen White as Chairperson for the RUC George...
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Coming soon.... Legal aid 'How to…’ Session on seeking the Domestic Abuse Waiver
The Legal Services Agency is hosting a focused online session on how to successfully apply for the Domestic Abuse Waiver...
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Long highlights Prison Service recruitment
Justice Minister Naomi has spoken of the crucial role prison officers play in helping to build a safer community.
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Long updates Assembly on Criminal Bar Association action
Justice Minister Naomi Long today made an oral statement on the withdrawal of services by the Criminal Barrister...
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Restorative Justice third annual progress report published
The Department of Justice today published the Adult Restorative Justice Strategy Annual Progress Report for 2024/25.
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Long congratulates New Year Honours recipients
Justice Minister Naomi Long has paid tribute to those who have been recognised in the New Year Honours List 2026.
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Long condemns assaults on police officers
Justice Minister Naomi Long said: “My first thoughts are with the PSNI officers who have been assaulted, as well as...