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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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...