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Full view of economy needed
NICEP is proposing a comprehensive model to give policy-makers a deeper perspective on how the regional economy operates. The Northern…
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Childcare strategy due
A regional childcare strategy is expected next month after a long delay. Northern Ireland’s childcare strategy is due to be…
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How well do we safeguard children?
The Safeguarding Board asks “are we doing the right thing” for children as opposed to “doing things right.” The Safeguarding…
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Fighting exploitation
Kathleen Marshall’s report into child sexual exploitation calls for renewed action by the health, education and justice services. A disturbing…
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Delivering justice: challenges and innovations
In a wide-ranging interview, David Ford discusses the main challenges facing the justice system with Peter Cheney and outlines some…
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Pressures on policing
agendaNi summarises the PSNI’s financial situation and its plans to protect front-line services. In one sense, the PSNI has the…
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Policing for the future
Police forces worldwide are struggling to meet rising citizen service expectations but an integrated approach to service delivery can help…
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Crime in numbers
agendaNi examines the trends for offending in Northern Ireland, which indicate a general decrease in crime, a rise in recorded…
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Prison population growing
Northern Ireland’s prison numbers are growing but the province still jails a relatively small proportion of its population. A recent…
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The court caseloads
agendaNi examines the main recent trends in court business, including a decreasing number of defendants and a rising number of…
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