Home > NEWS > Press Releases Press Releases Below is a list of CJI’s most recent press releases which can be viewed by clicking on the title of the release. To view previous press releases, please go to the relevant year or use the search facility. 22/06/2022 Improvements in processing of Legal Aid payments ‘hampered’ by availability of Legal Aid funding An inspection of how the Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland (LSANI) administers criminal Legal Aid payments to solicitors and barristers has found the introduction of new information technology has improved how payments are made and reduced running costs. 27/05/2022 CJI Chief Inspector's current term extended until November 2024 The Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland, Jacqui Durkin’s current term of office has been extended for a further two years. The announcement was made by the Minister of Justice Naomi Long MLA earlier today. 23/05/2022 CJI publishes 2022-23 Business Plan and Inspection Programme Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has published its annual Business Plan and Inspection Programme for 2022-23 outlining the work the Inspectorate intends to undertake during the financial year.