Justice

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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Restorative justice: Progress hampered

The latest progress report for the Adult Restorative Justice Strategy reports that the lack of political leadership and funding cuts…

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Building for a bright future

Newly elected President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, Darren Toombs, talks about his and the Law Society’s priorities…

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Consensus for extending use of live court links

The Department of Justice has outlined that there is vast support from experts and the wider public alike to extend…

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