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Department of Justice

Department of Justice – The Department is responsible for the resourcing, legislative and policy framework of the justice system.

At the beginning of November, PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne revealed there had been 120 incidents of drinks being spiked reported so far in 2021. Picture: Getty Images

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PSNI to take part in UK-wide police group set up to tackle rise in drink spiking

A working group made up of representatives from police forces across the UK — including the PSNI — has been set up in response to rising reports of drink spiking.

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‘No Executive agreement’ on raising age of criminal responsibility in Northern Ireland

Moves to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Northern Ireland appear to be thwarted for now after Justice Minister Naomi Long said Executive support for the proposals "has not be forthcoming".

Police Federation says officers can't be everywhere.

Police Federation says it's ‘delusional’ to think PSNI can shoulder burden of Covid regulations enforcement

The Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI) has said that policing Covid restrictions should not be left to the PSNI.

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Stormont paying £500k a year to keep 13 female remand prisoners locked up because of shortage of suitable bail addresses

The Department of Justice is paying more than £500,000 a year to keep female remand prisoners locked up because of a shortage of suitable bail addresses.

PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne. Pic: Jonathan Porter/PressEye.

Provide necessary PSNI funding or policing numbers will fall - Chief Constable

PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne has warned the force must receive “sufficient funding” within the new budget or police numbers will fall.

The FICT report has been published on Wednesday.

What are the key points from the 44 recommendations included in the flags and culture report

A long-delayed report on flags and culture in Northern Ireland has been published by Stormont's Executive Office.

Concerns: Cara Hunter. Credit: Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye.

Department reiterates its commitment to relationships and sex education review

The Department of Education says it remains totally committed to enhancing support, resources and training around relationships and sexuality education (RSE) despite claims it is failing to engage on the matter.

Attendance: Conor Murphy with Sir Mo Farah at NI Chamber’s 2021 president’s banquet

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Stormont ministers attend events despite their work from home message

Stormont ministers have been out and about at a range of events across Northern Ireland despite advising the public to work from home in the face of surging Covid infection rates.

Campaign: Lissie Harper, the widow of PC Andrew Harper, after a meeting with Justice Secretary Dominic Raab. Credit: Victoria Jones/PA

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Northern Ireland emergency services crying out for a Harper’s law, says Arlene Foster

Legislation introducing automatic life sentences for offenders who kill emergency services workers in the line of duty should be extended to Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster has said.

Warning: Health Minister Robin Swann. Credit: Niall Carson/PA

Executive slammed over decisions as it discusses new Covid curbs

The Executive has been branded “a laughing stock” as it met to discuss new Covid restrictions on the same day MLAs were asked to approve previous relaxations.

Belfast Crown Court. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

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MLAs call for debt collection unit as unpaid court fines rise by almost £5m

More than £16m in fines handed down by Northern Ireland's courts remained unpaid last year.

The PSNI works to combat these gangs through the Organised Crime Taskforce. Stock image

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Concern as PSNI warns 73 organised crime groups currently operating here

There are more than 70 organised crime groups (OCGs) currently operating in Northern Ireland, according to the PSNI.

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Concern as 200 cases held up because defendants have not appeared in court

Some 200 defendants in Northern Ireland have faced action for not appearing in court, it has emerged.

The PPS received 1,568 files relating to an alleged sexual offence in the 12 months to April. File image posed by model

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PPS under fire after just eight out of over 600 rape cases end in court conviction

Just eight people have been convicted of rape in Northern Ireland in the past year despite the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) receiving files linked to more than 600 suspects.

Video: Justice Minister pays tribute to Victim Support NI on 40-year anniversary

On the 40-year anniversary of the Victim Support Northern Ireland charity, the Justice Minister paid tribute to the staff and volunteers of the service.

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Shock at 5,000 convictions for attacks on NI’s frontline workers in four years

There have been almost 5,000 convictions in Northern Ireland's courts for assaults on frontline workers in the last four years, according to new figures.

Green Party MLA Rachel Woods said many more cases go unreported

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3,000 domestic violence guilty verdicts ‘the tip of the iceberg’

There have been more than 3,000 convictions in court relating to domestic violence in the last three years, it has emerged.

Concerns have been raised over lengthy waits in the court system

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Concern as defendants in NI waiting over two years for court cases to be heard

More than 1,300 people facing prosecution for alleged crimes in Northern Ireland are waiting more than two years for their first court date, according to “unacceptable” new figures.

Penny Holloway whose son Thomas Devlin was murdered. Credit: Paul Faith

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exclusive Plea by mother of teen Thomas Devlin stabbed to death: Understand 'consequences' of knife attacks

The mother of a teenager stabbed to death in north Belfast in 2005 has expressed her concern after a series of knife attacks in the space of just three hours in Co Down on Saturday evening.

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Concerns over regulation of nightclub bouncers as rise in spiked drinks feared

Questions have been raised over how many nightclub and pub bouncers are compliant with Security Industry Authority regulations, despite assurances from the Justice Minister that her department is regularly engaging with the industry.

Stormont ministers will already be compiling their shopping lists Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

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Mark Bain Opinion Budget 2021: Focus should be on necessities, not on embellishments that can wait for another day

About once a month, my parents come to visit. The kids, even though they are bigger and supposedly wiser these days, look forward to it. They know they will get some ‘pocket money’ from grandad.

Women have had their drinks spiked in bars Picture: Getty Images

NI Executive urged to ‘fast track work on violence against women and girls’

The Executive has been urged to do more to protect women after Justice Minister Naomi Long ruled out any immediate change to legislation.

Facing prison: Murderer Garfield Beattie outside court in Dungannon this week. Credit: Kevin Scott / Belfast Telegraph

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UVF killer Garfield Beattie may be latest loyalist to lose his get-out-of-jail card

Killer Garfield Beattie faces a return to prison, with the Justice Minister’s office saying it’s awaiting a pre-sentence report before making a decision on whether to revoke his licence.

Kate said she had lost all faith in the PSNI because of her experience. Stock image posed by model

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I’ve lost all faith in the PSNI, says recruit attacked by her police trainee partner

For most of her life, ‘Kate’ wanted to be a police officer, completing a degree in criminology to prepare before successfully applying to the PSNI.

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PSNI officers quizzed over online sexual allegations still receiving full pay

Four years after being investigated for a host of vile, misogynistic online activity, two PSNI officers remain employed on full pay, the Belfast Telegraph can reveal.

Justice Minister Naomi Long. Credit: Kevin Scott

Service set up for abuse victims

A new service set up by the PSNI, the Department of Justice and several support charities is offering impartial and practical support for victims of sexual and domestic abuse.

From left: Rowan White, president of the Law Society; Justice Minister Naomi Long; The Honourable Dame Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland; and David Lavery, chief executive of Law Society of Northern Ireland

New Law Society facilities ‘could enhance access to justice’

A new meeting space for hire at Law Society House in Belfast has been opened by Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA.

Worried: Rachel Woods of the Green Party

Concerns raised over amount of time that prisoners spent in isolation units

More than 500 inmates in Northern Ireland's prisons had to be isolated from other prisoners last year for their own safety and that of others.

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Courts hand out over 11,000 speeding fines in five years

More than 11,000 fines for speeding have been handed down by the courts in Northern Ireland in the last five years, according to new figures.

Campaign: Christopher Sherrard from Life After whose father died in a road accident

Protest: Support group for bereaved gathers outside courthouse calling for tougher sentences for ‘killer drivers’

Bereaved families held a protest in Londonderry yesterday calling for jail terms for killer drivers.

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