Justice
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The crisis in Northern Ireland’s criminal justice system: Urgent action needed
The Criminal Justice System in Northern Ireland is in crisis. This stark warning, issued by newly elected President of the…
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No ‘delivered measurable results’ from PSNI diversification
Annual performance plans for policing should include “specific, measurable objectives” aligned with the overarching outcomes of the Policing Plan, a…
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An all-island approach to tackling violence against women
Violence against women is a crisis that knows no borders, devastating lives across the whole island of Ireland. Despite progress…
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Victims of sexual crime forced to choose between healthcare and justice
Victims of sexual crime in Northern Ireland are effectively having to choose between access to justice or healthcare, with some…
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A renewed focus on rehabilitation
Six months into her new role, Director General of the Northern Ireland Prison Service Beverley Wall talks to David Whelan…
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Sexual offences and trafficking legislation a ‘major milestone’
Changes to sexual offences laws introduced in November 2023 that create offences of upskirting, downblousing, and cyber flashing mark the…
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Seizing opportunities to enshrine access to justice and the rule of law
Chief Executive of the Bar of Northern Ireland, David Mulholland, outlines the role of the barrister profession in advocating for…
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New PSNI chief faces twin crises in public and staff confidence
Jon Boutcher assumes his position as Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) at a time that…
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Embracing technology for successful prisoner reintegration
As we strive for a more compassionate and effective criminal justice system, the valuable role that technology and innovation has…
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Courts and Tribunals Service launches new estates strategy
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) has launched a new estates strategy up to the year 2030 which…
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