Justice Minister Naomi Long today attended the Northern Ireland Prison Service Annual Memorial Service to remember officers who lost their lives in the course of duty Read More: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/justice...

Projects which offer vital support to victims of domestic and sexual abuse have received funding from the Departments of @justice-ni.bsky.social and @health-ni.gov.uk Read more: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-and-nesbitt-announce-funding-domestic-and-sexual-abuse-services

Safer Communities Director @justice-ni.bsky.social met Cook County representatives to discuss various data driven, innovative & trauma informed rehabilitation & re-entry progs including substance use recovery, education & vocational training as proactive measures to prevent reoffending.

The importance of strengthening relationships between law enforcement & communities, addressing gender-based violence and the use of emerging technologies were topics of discussion when @justice-ni.bsky.social Safer Communities Director met Irish & British Consul Generals & Chicago Police

News outlets will be able to broadcast sentencing remarks by judges in plans being taken forward by @justice-ni.bsky.social Read about the plans to allow journalists to record and broadcast some court proceedings here: ww.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-an...

@Justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long and Lord Timpson, Minister of State for Prisons in the UK, launched The Bridge, a Business in the Community Employers’ Forum, which aims to reduce reoffending and improve job prospects of offenders. READ MORE: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-we...

. @justice-ni.bsky.social v.uk & @healthdpt.bsky.social ministers have welcomed a landmark report on Drug-Related Intimidation (DRI) in NI. The report reveals the widespread & complex nature of DRI, which affects individuals, families, and entire communities. ➡️ justice-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe...

If you are planning to use fireworks this Halloween, you should only buy fireworks marked with a CE mark – this shows that the firework meets European safety standards which all fireworks must meet. Always follow the Firework Safety Code! More at: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/fireworks#toc-0

. @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long & @healthdpt.bsky.social Minister Mike Nesbitt have met with Geraldine Hanna, Commissioner for Victims of Crime NI for briefing on commissioned research into experiences of family court proceedings by domestic abuse victims & their children.

A new Adult Restorative Justice Practice Standards and Accreditation Framework has been launched. READ MORE: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/new-adu...

Naomi Long @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister is reminding people that the deadline to apply for a fireworks licence is imminent. Applications must be received by the Department of Justice by 17 October. ➡️ justice-ni.gov.uk/news/firewor...

Watch: Lisburn Chess Club has been encouraging the young offenders from Hydebank Wood College to learn and play the game which develops sportsmanship and offers key academic social skills for life on the outside. #PrisonsWeek

Young offenders at Hydebank Wood College are turning to the noble sporting pursuit of chess as a distraction from the isolation of prison life. Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/its-che...

Adult and Youth Reoffending in Northern Ireland statistics have been published by @justice-ni.bsky.social Read More: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/adult-a...

Around 100 volunteers work across Northern Ireland’s 3 prison sites in a variety of roles, and during #PrisonsWeek @Justice-ni.bsky.social Minister @naomi_long has thanked them for their invaluable work in rehabilitation and assisting to reduce reoffending

Did you know there are #HateCrime Support Services available for you? Funded by DoJ & PSNI & coordinated by Victim Support NI. There are support workers who can help victims of race, LGB&T & disability. More: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/hate-crime #NationalHCAW

Minister Long has marked the start of Prisons Week, urging support for prison staff and those in custody READ MORE: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/prisons...

Silence Allows Violence! If you’re feeling unsafe at home, because of issues with family or a partner, it is really important to reach out for help & support. For more info & local support organisations visit: www.nidirect.gov.uk/still-abuse

Justice Minister Naomi Long has met with His Honour Tom Burgess CBE to discuss the work of the Criminal Legal Aid Working Group & taken the opportunity to reaffirm her commitment to the backdated 16% legal aid fee uplift and refresher fee pilot scheme.

Did you know...there is currently no legislation in NI which criminalises the creation & sharing of sexually explicit deepfake images where the images relate to adults? Make a change in the law! ➡️ justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-ha...

"The ongoing funding challenges for Department of Justice NI will undoubtedly impact on what can be delivered. The DoJ share of the Northern Ireland block grant has fallen continually over the last 14 years - from just under 11% in 2011-12 to just over 8% in 2025-26." Naomi Long has said.

Justice Minister Naomi Long reaffirms her commitment to working with young legal professionals, the Law Society of Northern Ireland & The Bar of Northern Ireland to shape the future justice system as she addresses the European Young Bar Association's Autumn Conference in Belfast.

Sexually explicit deepfake images is an abhorrent behaviour. It can have devastating consequences for those whose identities are misused. Have your say on Justice Minister Naomi Long's proposals to strengthen the law. Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-ha...

Did you know? There is a 90% conviction rate for cases heard within the Domestic Abuse Contest Courts (DACC). Listen as @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long relays the experiences of victims who have used the DACC & the Remote Evidence Centres.

Did you know? There is a 90% conviction rate for cases heard within the Domestic Abuse Contest Courts (DACC). Listen as Department of Justice NI Minister Naomi Long relays the experiences of victims who have used the DACC & the Remote Evidence Centres.

The Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland today published Legal Aid in Northern Ireland: Annual Statistics to March 2025. Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/legal-a...

Listen as Justice Minister Naomi Long explains how the legislative changes, close a long-standing legal gap & sends a clear message that such violence and intimidation will not be tolerated in society.

Justice Minister Naomi Long has introduced a sweeping package of legislative & strategic reforms aimed at tackling violence against women & girls, strengthening victim protections & transforming the @justice-ni.bsky.social system’s response to gender-based harm.

Watch: On National Police Memorial Day @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long reflects on the sacrifices police officers have made to keep our communities safe. #NPMD

“Saved living expenses’ will no longer be deducted from the compensation payments made to people who have been subject to a miscarriage of justice, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. Read more: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-announces-decision-saved-living-expenses

Prosecutions at courts and case processing time for domestic abuse related cases dealt with in 2024-25 have been published by @justice-ni.bsky.social Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/prosecu...

Watch: 👏On Hidden Heroes Day @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister @naomilong.bsky.social pays tribute to those working in @youthjusticeagency.bsky.social @niprisons.bsky.social and @pbninews.bsky.social to keep our communities safe. #HiddenHeroes

Reminder: If you are planning to use fireworks this Halloween remember you must comply with the law and apply for a licence before 17th October 2025. Find out more: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/keep-fi... Have Fun, Stay Safe, Stay Legal!

We need a society-wide response to this whole community issue....to redouble our efforts to tackle the root causes of hate & prejudice in our society & proactively promote positive community relations says Justice Minister Naomi Long during an Assembly motion on hate.

Naomi Long @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister was pleased to attend the NSPCCNI Equal Protection for Children in Northern Ireland event at Parliament Buildings today, where she heard more about NSPCC NI’s new positive campaign, ‘Take 5 seconds’. @nichildcom.bsky.social @healthdpt.bsky.social

The Ulster University is “leading by example & undertaking critical work” which has the potential to reduce delay in & cost to the justice system, says @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister, Naomi Long, as she attended the opening of UU Centre for Legal Technology.

Media Advisory notice issued by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland regarding publications purporting to identify a person known as ‘Soldier F’ ➡️ www.attorneygeneralni.gov.uk/news/media-advisory-notice-issued-attorney-general-northern-ireland-regarding-publications

The @justice-ni.bsky.social has published the Youth Justice Agency Annual Workload Statistics 2024-25. Read More: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/northern-ireland-youth-justice-agency-annual-workload-statistics-2024-25-published-today

Watch: Speaking during Question Time @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long said ‘There’s absolutely no place in our society for the hate and the racism and the intimidation that we have witnessed in our streets.’

“You shape the rules that govern relationships, protect rights, & enable progress – you serve not just our governments & legislatures, but our people" Justice Minister Naomi Long addresses the Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel conference in Belfast

Justice Minister Naomi Long today answered questions in the NI Assembly Chamber during Question Time on a range of topics including sexually explicit deepfake images and referenced the Department’s current consultation, which closes on 6 October. ➡️ justice-ni.gov.uk/consultation...

➡️Reminder Consultations on criminal justice matters closing soon! We would like to hear your views. Check out the department’s latest consultations at: justice-ni.gov.uk/consultations

To ensure that this Halloween is fun and safe Justice Minister Naomi Long is reminding the public to get a licence to use fireworks. Further info: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/keep-fi...

Naomi Long @justice-ni.bsky.social has today published her plans for coronial investigations into deaths abroad, which seek to put families at the centre of the process. Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-pu...

The @justice-ni.bsky.social is seeking a Chairperson and three Trustees for the Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross (RUC GC) Foundation to join the team. Find out more at: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/chairpe...

Naomi Long @Justice_NI Minister has issued a statement on hate crime. Read More: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/justice-minister-statement-hate-crime

Long pays tribute to the extraordinary work of @policeserviceni.bsky.social and search and rescue volunteers who are at the forefront of protecting and keeping our communities safe. #999 Day 2025!

The DoJ is seeking the views & expertise of the voluntary and community sector to help shape the direction of a Bail Support pilot scheme for women to offer the judiciary a robust alternative to remand. Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/bail-su... Closing: 12/09/25

New laboratories for Forensic Science Northern Ireland take a step closer as Graham Construction has been appointed to take forward the detailed design and construction phase for new offices and labs. Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/new-lab...

Justice Minister Naomi Long welcomes the launch of this year’s Rural Crime Week, which will highlight the challenges faced by rural businesses & communities, including the fact that incidents of domestic abuse are often higher in rural areas.