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  • Justice and the law

    Compensation, North-South co-operation and Access to Justice reports and policies.

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    Victims of crime

    Services for victims of crime who, along with witnesses, play a crucial role in the criminal justice process.

    Compensation services

    Legislation, how to apply for compensation, information on human trafficking and how to contact Compensation Services.

    Access To Justice

    To promote justice through cross-cutting policy, procedural and structural reforms. Here you will find how we are progressing.

    • Compensation for a Miscarriage of Justice
    • Northern Ireland Registered Intermediary Scheme
    • Causeway

    North South and EU cooperation

    Intergovernmental cooperation on criminal justice matters including the role of Legacy Litigation and Projects Unit.

    Fine Collection and Enforcement Service

    Here you will find information on the fine collection and enforcement service, guidance and relevant legislation.

    • Fine Collection and Enforcement Service

    Northern Ireland Judicial Pension Scheme

    Here you will find information on pension schemes for fee-paid judges

    • Northern Ireland Judicial Pension Scheme
    • Department of Justice Judicial Pension Cases

    The Lands Tribunal

    The Lands Tribunal resolves a range of disputes about the value of land and buildings, and about their occupation, use or development.

    AccessNI Circulars and Newsletters

    AccessNI publish circulars and newsletters to inform stakeholders of changes in procedures and legislation.

    Assets Recovery Community Scheme

    Since the start of the scheme in 2012, half of the total proceeds of crime recovered through the payment of confiscation orders have been directed to the Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS) fund to support projects that prevent crime or reduce the fear of crime. The other half is allocated to relevant law enforcement agencies to invest in asset recovery capabilities.

    Information on our Court Offices

    Here you can find more information on our various court offices such as address and contact details, as well as links to each information leaflet.

    Related to Justice and the law

    Most recent publications

    • Enhancing Access to Justice for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse: Report under Section 29 of the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021

      Published 24 June 2025
    • Ministerial statement IGA cooperation on criminal justice matters

      Published 23 June 2025
    See all publications in this topic

    Most recent consultations

    • The proposed expansion of Out of Court Disposals including Penalty Notices in the Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

      Published 7 July 2025 Closes 28 September 2025
    • Consultation on draft Police Pensions (Amendment ) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025

      Published 27 June 2025 Closes 02 October 2025
    See all consultations in this topic

    Most recent news items

    • Award honours Northern Ireland fallen police and prison staff

      Published 4 July 2025
    • Long welcomes policing perception survey

      Published 2 July 2025
    See all news in this topic

    Access to information

    How to request information from the Department of Justice including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme.

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