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The Deputy Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland has urged criminal justice organisations to make a 'step change' in how they measure and report their performance to focus more on results achieved through collaborative working.

The latest in a series of inspection reports on Maghaberry Prison has found that while management are continuing to work to improve the prison's performance, shortcomings have been found in the care and support provided to the most vulnerable prisoners.

An independent inspection by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has examined the role played by the former Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's Central Investigation Service (CIS) and the Veterinary Service Enforcement Branch (VSEB) in protecting against error and fraud while ensuring compliance with agriculture regulations and animal welfare laws.

The Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland, Brendan McGuigan has welcomed the introduction of the mutual recognition of driving disqualifications between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland which he believes will help improve road safety.

Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has today published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2016-17.