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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
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
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November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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
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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
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November 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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
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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.
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.
October 31, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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.
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
October 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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...
Read about the plans to allow journalists to record and broadcast some court proceedings here: ww.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-an...
October 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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...
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.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
@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.
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. @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.
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The report reveals the widespread & complex nature of DRI, which affects individuals, families, and entire communities.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
. @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...
The report reveals the widespread & complex nature of DRI, which affects individuals, families, and entire communities.
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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
Always follow the Firework Safety Code!
More at: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/fireworks#toc-0
October 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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
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.
October 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
. @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.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A new Adult Restorative Justice Practice Standards and Accreditation Framework has been launched.
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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.
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Fireworks Licence Deadline is Imminent
The Minister of Justice 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.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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.
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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
October 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Young offenders at Hydebank Wood College are turning to the noble sporting pursuit of chess as a distraction from the isolation of prison life.
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Adult and Youth Reoffending in Northern Ireland statistics have been published by @justice-ni.bsky.social
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October 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Adult and Youth Reoffending in Northern Ireland statistics have been published by @justice-ni.bsky.social
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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
October 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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
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
October 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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
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
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October 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Minister Long has marked the start of Prisons Week, urging support for prison staff and those in custody
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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
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
October 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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
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.
October 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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!
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Make a change in the law!
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October 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
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.
October 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
"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.
October 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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.
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Have your say on Justice Minister Naomi Long's proposals to strengthen the law.
Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-ha...
October 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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...
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.
October 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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.
October 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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.