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DUP MLA Paul Frew says justice system “in crisis” as he takes Committee Chair role
New appointments within the DUP Assembly team announced, including Junior Minister, Joanne Bunting, Chair of Infrastructure Committee,...
Sep 18, 2025
Ten murders in ten weeks: Beattie calls for action on PSNI funding
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) MLA Doug Beattie has warned that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) cannot continue to face...
Sep 17, 2025
New Forensic Science Northern Ireland laboratories move closer with Graham Construction appointment
During a visit to FSNI’s Seapark site, Justice Minister Naomi Long visited with some of the laboratory staff to hear about some recent...
Sep 9, 2025
Justice Minister meets therapy dog supporting young witnesses in Northern Ireland courts
Justice Minister Naomi Long meets with therapy dog Sebastian Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister, Naomi Long, has met Sebastian, a...
Sep 6, 2025
PSNI ‘at breaking point’ as £21m budget gap threatens officer numbers
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) MLA Alan Chambers The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is facing what has been described as a “...
Sep 6, 2025
NI drivers paying too much: Swann presses ministers to act and proposes solutions to cut premiums
Robin Swann MP Robin Swann MP has called on both the Justice Minister and the Chancellor to take urgent action to reduce the high costs...
Aug 25, 2025
Child sexual assault case prompts call from MLA for reform of bail decisions in NI
Ballymena Magistrates Court, and North Antrim UUP MLA Jon Burrows North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows has called for an urgent review of PSNI...
Aug 25, 2025
Organised Crime Task Force delivers “Another year of excellent results”, says Justice Minister Naomi Long
Justice Minister Naomi Long with the Annual Report and Threat Assessment for the Organised Crime Task Force 2023/24 Justice Minister...
Aug 7, 2025
Call for consistent sentencing to tackle violence against women and girls – Beattie
Ulster Unionist Party Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA Ulster Unionist Party Justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA has called...
Aug 6, 2025
Naomi Long pledges to strengthen cyber crime laws during visit to PSNI Cyber Crime Centre
Justice Minister Naomi Long at the PSNI Cyber Crime Centre with Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck and Detective Chief Superintendent...
Jul 25, 2025
Naomi Long praises police efforts as survey reveals public confidence in PSNI stays high at 80%
The Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed new survey findings indicating consistently high levels of public confidence in the Police...
Jul 2, 2025
Hundreds of thousands of counterfeit and illicit drugs seized in major Northern Ireland Operation
Pictured with drugs seized during the five months of action are: Justice Minister Naomi Long, ACC Davy Beck from the PSNI and Health...
Jun 26, 2025
68 new officers join Northern Ireland Prison Service in Hydebank Wood ceremony
Justice Minister Naomi Long attended a passing out ceremony for 68 new officers who have joined the Northern Ireland Prison Service....
Jun 20, 2025
Naomi Long: Attacks on police “are an attack on us all”
Justice Minister Naomi Long has spoken out strongly against recent violence directed at police officers, describing attacks on the Police...
Jun 19, 2025
Minister applauds Women’s Aid ABCLN practitioners for earning highest domestic abuse qualification
Women’s Aid ABCLN Domestic Abuse Specialists have completed NOCN Qualification Level Three Certificate in Preventing & Tackling Domestic...
Jun 12, 2025
Northern Ireland Justice Minister seeks public input on sentence reduction for guilty pleas
In a bid to streamline the criminal justice system and enhance the experience of victims, Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister, Naomi Long...
May 24, 2025
Hydebank Wood celebrates a decade of transformation into Northern Ireland’s first secure college
Beverley Wall, Director General of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, Richard Taylor (right), Governor of Hydebank Wood Secure College...
May 23, 2025
Innovative SOLA Scheme supports nearly 1,200 victims of sexual offences in County Antrim
L-R: Victim Support NI deputy CEO Nichola Greene, Justice Minister Naomi Long, and CSOLA Emma-Rose Duffy Since its inception in April...
May 6, 2025
Maghaberry prisoners on the run in Belfast Marathon to raise funds for Cancer Charity
Chloe Walkingshaw, Governor in charge of Activities at Maghaberry Prison, sets prisoners off on a training session ahead of the Belfast...
May 2, 2025
Ministers visit innovativetree nursery at Magilligan Prison
Justice Minister Naomi Long and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir are pictured with Aisling Gribbin from...
Apr 26, 2025
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