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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...

      Published 17 February 2026
    • 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...

      Published 16 February 2026
    • 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...

      Published 15 February 2026
    • 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...

      Published 12 February 2026
    • 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...

      Published 11 February 2026
    • Statement by Justice Minister on publication of court lists

      Justice Minister Naomi Long clarifies the process of publishing court lists.

      Published 4 February 2026
    • 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...

      Published 4 February 2026
    • 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...

      Published 29 January 2026
    • 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...

      Published 28 January 2026
    • 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...

      Published 27 January 2026
    • 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...

      Published 26 January 2026
    • 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...

      Published 19 January 2026
    • 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...

      Published 14 January 2026
    • 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...

      Published 14 January 2026
    • 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...

      Published 14 January 2026
    • Long highlights Prison Service recruitment

      Justice Minister Naomi has spoken of the crucial role prison officers play in helping to build a safer community.

      Published 13 January 2026
    • 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...

      Published 12 January 2026
    • Restorative Justice third annual progress report published

      The Department of Justice today published the Adult Restorative Justice Strategy Annual Progress Report for 2024/25.

      Published 9 January 2026
    • 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.

      Published 29 December 2025
    • 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...

      Published 28 December 2025

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