Publications

First Day Brief 2024

This document contains guidance on the Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022  (referred to in the guidance as the 2022 Act). The 2022 Act received Royal Assent on 27 April 2022.

This guidance has been developed in conjunction with key voluntary and statutory partners and published by the Department of Justice as statutory guidance under section 17 of the Protection from Stalking Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.  

This publication sets out information about the level of participation in training in relation to the domestic abuse offence.

The Government Protocol which governs the use of restorative approaches in the justice system has been in operation since 2007.  Following an independent review commissioned by the Minister of Justice last year, the review report and new draft Protocol has been published

Guidance on support for victims of domestic abuse.

Conclusion of Domestic Homicide Review - Amy

A summary report on a review carried out by a Domestic Homicide Review Panel.

This guidance has been developed in conjunction with key voluntary and statutory partners and published by the Department of Justice as statutory guidance under section 17 of the Protection from Stalking Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.

From the outset of my tenure as Minister of Justice, I have set out a clear and unambiguous message that stalking, in all its forms, is wrong and will not be tolerated.

A new domestic and sexual abuse strategy consultation report.

Adult Restorative Justice Strategy for NI 2022-2027.

Supporting Change - A strategy for women and girls in or at risk of contact with the justice System.

A consultation on the Police Pensions (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022.

Summary of consultation responses and next steps.

This guide provides information on the range of benefits available to members of the Police Pension Scheme, to help provide financial security up to retirement age and beyond.  It explains how the Police Pension Scheme 2015 works and how a police officer can make the most

Easy read versions for Bust the Myth Survey.

Allocated funding for community projects.

Hate Crime guides for the workplace.

A consultation report on a proposed justice –wide strategy for supporting and challenging women and girls in contact with the justice system.

This document provides a summary of responses received as a result of the Department of Justice’s consultation on enhancing the legal protections for victims of domestic abuse.