Publications

This document provides a summary of the responses received to the Unduly Lenient Sentences Consultation.

The Department of Justice has launched a consultation on protecting victims of domestic abuse from being cross-examined by the perpetrator in family courts.

NIPS Annual Report and Accounts 2018-19

Here you will find the latest Department of Justice Business Plans

Circular 'LSA 17-19 - Notification of Industrial Action on 26 July 2019' advises practitioners that on 26 July, like other public sector bodies, the LSA will be able to offer very limited services due to industrial action.

Here you will find Annual reports and accounts details for the NI Judicial Pension Scheme Board.

The Department of Justice is seeking to appoint a new Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland.

Guidance for suppliers to use when working through a multi-layered complex civil case in LAMS.

Guidance for suppliers to use when working through a multi-layered complex criminal case in LAMS.

Circular 'LSA 16-19 - Interpreters post go-live transitional arrangements' supplements circular 14/19 by expanding the post

Booking request form for interpreting and translation services via the Northern Ireland Civil Service contract provider, for suppliers to complete only if there is no existing case on LAMS.

Youth Justice Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2018-2019

Perceptions of the Youth Justice Agency: Findings from the 2016/17 and 2017/18 Northern Ireland Crime Surveys

A scoping study into the use of Contracting for the provision of Legal Aid in Northern Ireland.

Perceptions of the Youth Justice Agency: Findings from the 2016/17 and 2017/18 Northern Ireland Crime Surveys

Circular 'LSA 15-19 - Children order proceedings - NIGALA cases on LAMS' will be of interest to practitioners who are appointed by the Northern Ireland Guardian Ad Litem Agency (NIGALA) to represent minors in specified Children Order proce

Direct debit mandate form for applicants to complete to set up payments to the Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland.

The proforma for Representation Lower (means tested) is for supplier use when working offline. It will assist with the gathering of information required by LAMS when making an application request at a later date.

The proforma for Representation Lower (non means tested) is for supplier use when working offline. It will assist with the gathering of information required by LAMS when making an application request at a later date.

The means tested Advice & Assistance applicant declaration will allow you to capture your clients signature offline.