Publications

Justice Minister addresses the Police Federation for Northern Ireland

LSANI circular 'LSA 07-26 - 5% Uplift for Solicitors in Children Order Cases' will be of interest to family practitioners and members of the Children Order Panel as it highlights the fees which do and...

Oral statement to the Assembly announcing the publication of the Katie Simpson review

The Independent Review was commissioned by the Minister in the absence of an alternative review mechanism, such as a Domestic Homicide Review or a PPANI Serious Case Review, due to the specific circumstances of the...

Minutes for the LSANI board during 2026.

The Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland (“the Agency”) has the authority, under the Civil Legal Services (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015, to require Assisted Persons to attend interviews to check whether they are still financially...

LSANI circular 'LSA 06-26 - Cessation of migration of old (pre-LAMS) cases into LAMS' advises practitioners that the final migration of pre-LAMS cases into LAMS was completed in March 2026 and that no further migration...

LSANI stakeholder communication survey flyer with QR code.

You will find copies of the NI Judicial Pension Scheme Board Minutes and Agendas 2026 here.

Departmental board minutes 2026

LSANI circular 'LSA 05-26 - Introduction of new LSANI guidance on the assessment of Brief/ Composite fees in Article 3 Family Care Centre cases' announces the introduction of new guidance which sets out, with effect...

The 'LSANI guidance - assessment of Brief/ Composite fees in Article 3 Family Care Centre cases' sets out how the Agency will consider payment requests in Public Law matters where an Article 3 certificate has...

The 'LSANI Representation Lower Checklist' provides a quick and helpful way for practitioners to review and follow the key steps needed to make high quality applications.

Slides from the online how to session on seeking the Domestic Abuse Waiver on 22 January 2026.

The Department of Justice is seeking to appoint a Commissioner of Victims and Witnesses of Crime for Northern Ireland.

Here you will find information on the revised court fees that come into effect from 1 April 2026.

Board opportunity: Independent Monitoring Board seeking members

Victims and Witnesses of Crime Strategy 2026-2032 and two year Action Plan The Department of Justice has published a new strategy, performance framework and action plan for improving the Criminal Justice experience for all Victims...

Applications for appointment to the following post are now invited: Lord or Lady Justice of Appeal, Court of Appeal of Northern Ireland

Newsletters 2026