1878 publications
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Court of Appeal Appointment Scheme 2026
Applications for appointment to the following post are now invited: Lord or Lady Justice of Appeal, Court of Appeal of Northern Ireland
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Newsletters 2026
Newsletters 2026
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Court Fees 2026-2029 - Consultation Response Report
In 2025, the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) launched a public consultation on proposed changes to court fees, including annual increases; the consultation period lasted 13 weeks, closing on 1 August 2025.
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Practice Directions/Forms for The Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland Taxing Office
Practice Directions/Forms
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Proposal to increase the existing maximum sentences for the offence of causing or allowing a child or vulnerable adult to die or suffer serious physical harm consultation – Summary of Responses
This document provides a summary of responses received as a result of the Department of Justice’s consultation on the proposal to increase the existing maximum sentences for the offence of causing or allowing a child...
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The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
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The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
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The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023
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The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024
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The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023
The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023
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LSA 04-26 - Practitioner File Review - Fees Adjustment and Recoupment
LSANI Circular 'LSA 04-26 - Practitioner File Review: Fees Adjustment and Recoupment' provides an important update relevant to all practitioners informing of the update to the LSANI Fees Adjustment and Recoupment Policy. The revised Policy...
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AccessNI circulars 2026
AccessNI circulars 2026
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LSA 03-26 - Introduction of additional LAMS Review Request types
LSANI circular 'LSA 03-26 - Introduction of additional LAMS Review Request types' announces the introduction of new functionality to LAMS. This functionality will facilitate the introduction of two new Review Request secondary types; Further Fee...
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Statement on expansion of out of court disposals/penalty notices
The Minister of Justice, on behalf of the Department of Justice and the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service, supported by the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Chief Constable of the Police Service of...
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Justice Today, Justice Tomorrow
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) has published a new Sustainability Delivery Plan that illustrates how the organisation will contribute to the Executive’s targets under the Climate Change Act.
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Written Ministerial Statement – Launch of the Review of Sentencing Policy
Justice Minister Naomi Long provides an update on the launch of the Review of Sentencing Policy.
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Legal aid flyer - how to session on seeking the Domestic Abuse Waiver
Legal Services Agency flyer with details of the Legal Aid 'How to Session' on seeking the Domestic Abuse Waiver on 22 January 2026 at 1.00pm.
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LSA 02-26 - Seeking the Domestic Abuse Waiver
LSANI Circular 'LSA 02-26 - Seeking the Domestic Abuse Waiver' informs practitioners of the updated Guidance and Form to assist practitioners in seeking the Domestic Abuse Waiver following engagement and feedback from the profession.
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Oral Ministerial statement - Criminal Bar Association withdrawal of services
Oral statement on Criminal Bar Association withdrawal of services
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Adult restorative justice third annual strategy report 2024-25
Adult restorative justice third annual strategy report 2024-25