2023

The Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland, Jacqui Durkin has called for a ‘fundamental reset’ within the Police Service of Northern Ireland (Police Service) and the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPS) to improve the quality of prosecution files and speed of case progression.
 

An independent review of the operation and management of Community Restorative Justice Ireland (CRJI) has made recommendations to improve oversight, corporate governance, record keeping and communication with partner organisations from the criminal justice system.

Probation Board approved premises in Northern Ireland provide a safe place for offenders who need additional supervision to manage their risks to the public immediately following their release from prison, according to a new report published today (31 March 2023) by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland.
 

Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has today published the findings of its first inspection looking at what criminal justice organisations are doing to develop current and future leaders and support the wellbeing of staff.
 

The Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland, Jacqui Durkin has called for consultation on legislative reform to improve the bail and remand system in Northern Ireland in a new inspection report published today (11 January 2023).