Justice Minister launches consultation on decriminalisation of rough sleeping and begging in NI
The public is being asked for its views on proposals to decriminalise rough sleeping and begging. Justice Minister Naomi Long has...
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Nov 10
Prisoners’ Poppy Wreath unveiled at Prison Service memorial ceremony
A commemorative ceramic Poppy Wreath made by prisoners in Maghaberry Prison A commemorative ceramic Poppy Wreath made by prisoners in...
Oct 25
Long marks Book Week in prison library visit
Justice Minister Naomi Long pictured with Prison Librarian Deborah Martin and Hydebank College Governor Richard Taylor. Justice Minister...
Sep 30
Ministers launch Child Criminal Exploitation Action Plan
Education Minister Paul Givan, Justice Minister Naomi Long and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today launched an action plan to address...
Sep 21
Rural Crime Partnership launch Rural Crime Awareness Week 2024
(L-R) DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, PSNI Constable Emma Smith, PSNI Rural Crime Lead Superintendent Johnston McDowell, Department of...
Sep 19
Blue Lights actor visits Maghaberry prisoners’ drama group
Maghaberry Governor Tracy Megrath and ‘Blue Lights’ actor Neil Keery chat with prisoners from the Maghaberry ‘Off the Cuff’ Drama Society...
Jul 25
Prison staff increase announced in response to rising prisoner numbers in NI
Justice Minister Naomi Long pictured during a visit to Maghaberry Prison chatting with Governor Tracy Megrath and prison staff Justice...
Feb 23
NI Executive issue statement on Post Office Horizon convictions
The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Justice Minister have written a joint letter to Kevin Hollinrake, Minister for Enterprise,...
Feb 16
Funding extended for Sexual Offences Legal Advisers scheme
Justice Minister Naomi Long is pictured visiting Belfast Remote Evidence Centre where she met Janice Bunting, CEO Victim Support NI....
Feb 5
Naomi Long returns as Justice Minister for Northern Ireland
Justice Minister for Northern Ireland Naomi Long Naomi Long has been re-elected as Justice Minister for Northern Ireland. The Minister...
Jan 2
HMP Magilligan Native Tree Nursery grows with investment from the Dormant Accounts Fund
Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust (CCGHT) have been awarded funding of £93,414 over two years to continue to develop the native...
Jan 1
Worried someone you know has a history of domestic violence? Ask!
The Department of Justice and Police Service of Northern Ireland have joined forces to remind the public they have a ‘Right to Ask’ if...
Dec 17, 2023
Hydebank knitters’ festive gift to less fortunate
Over 500 items of hand-knitted clothing, blankets, hats, gloves and children’s toys made by young offenders and female prisoners at...
Nov 27, 2023
Mammoth day for legislation to better protect victims in Northern Ireland
Upskirting, downblousing and cyber-flashing are now specific criminal offences under new legislation made operational today, Monday 27th...
Oct 24, 2023
Police carry out operation into visitors smuggling illegal items into Maghaberry Prison
Example of a planned PSNI and NIPS search, using a trained dog to detect drugs. Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s...
Oct 22, 2023
New campaign to highlight crime of non-fatal strangulation launches in NI
An impactful Department of Justice campaign to raise awareness of the crime of non-fatal strangulation will appear on television screens...
Oct 19, 2023
Stalking Protection Orders now operational in Northern Ireland
New legislation was introduced to Northern Ireland in April 2022 which criminalised stalking for the first time. Since then, up until the...
Oct 9, 2023
Reflection important during Prisons Week despite growing challenges – Prison chief
Biking Exercise at Maghaberry Prison is among the sporting images captured in a new exhibition of photographs featuring Sport in Prison...
Aug 2, 2023
Maghaberry prisoners tackle Ulster GAA coaching skills course
Prisoners at Maghaberry have taken part in a GAA coaching course hosted by Ulster GAA over a six-week period, focusing on key skills of...
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