October - December

Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland has today published reports of two separate inspections of the PSNI looking at how the Police Service deals with volume crime and the use of police bail.

A report of an unannounced follow-up inspection of Magilligan Prison carried out by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons and Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland has found that poor accommodation and the limited role of residential staff are preventing the prison from performing as well as it could.

Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has published its annual report for 2005-06.

An inspection by the Criminal Justice Inspectorate into the Office of the Police Ombudsman has described it as an efficient, effective and tightly managed organisation. 

A report by Criminal Justice Inspection on the input made by the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland to the criminal justice system has shown organisations operating in this area are making a significant contribution.

A report by Criminal Justice Inspection on Community Safety Partnerships has recognised the dedication shown by CSP members and co-ordinators to the concept of community safety.

A follow-up review of Criminal Justice Inspection’s report of the State Pathologist’s Department has shown that just half the 30 recommendations included in the original report have so far been achieved.

Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has today (Thursday 12 October 2006) published the report on its inspection of corporate governance within the Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI). 

An innovative IT system enabling Northern Ireland’s criminal justice agencies to share information is facing delays of up to 18 months before rolling out its second phase.