Publications

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.

Board opportunity: Independent Monitoring Board seeking members

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

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

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.

Practice Directions/Forms

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...

The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023

The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024

The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023

Details of frequently asked questions in AccessNI and responses.

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...