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2010


Corporate governance inspection highlights need for Northern Ireland Prison Service transformation
14 December 2010
Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has today (Tuesday 14 December) published the findings of an in-depth inspection of corporate governance arrangements within the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS).

Inspectorate publishes report on handling of domestic violence and abuse
01 December 2010
Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has examined how incidents of domestic violence and abuse are handled by the criminal justice agencies in its latest inspection report published today (Wednesday 1 December).

Inspectorate welcomes action by Police Service to improve road safety
18 November 2010
A new report on Roads Policing in Northern Ireland published today (18 November) by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI), has welcomed the progress made in this critical area over the last two years.

CJI provides assurance on Prison Service enquiry into the erroneous release of prisoners
12 November 2010

Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has completed its report on the Northern Ireland Prison Service’s (NIPS) enquiry into the erroneous release of two prisoners, Devidas Paliutis and Connelly Cummins which occurred on 29 September and 1 October 2010.


CJI completes work on issues arising from the Donagh sexual abuses cases
09 November 2010
Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has completed its inspection into issues arising from sexual offence cases involving the McDermott brothers from Donagh Co. Fermanagh.

‘Tell your story and help make a difference to the experience of others’
19 October 2010
Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland and Victim Support Northern Ireland are encouraging victims and witnesses of crime to share their experience of the criminal justice system in an effort to improve how victims and witnesses are treated in the future.

Inspectorate calls for justice system to re-think prisoner escort and court custody arrangements
13 October 2010
A report into the provision of prisoner escort and court custody arrangements in Northern Ireland has recommended the criminal justice system re-examines how these services are currently delivered.

'Help us improve the service provided to victims and witnesses of crime,’ urges Inspectorate
20 September 2010
Victims and witnesses of crime are being urged to play their part in improving the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland by contributing their views in a new survey by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI).

Improvements welcomed but still room for further progress at Magilligan Prison
13 September 2010
Inspectors who have examined conditions and outcomes at Magilligan Prison have issued their latest report on the facility.
 
The report, published today (13 September) by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP), has recognised improvements which have occurred since their last announced inspection.

Change in working practices needed to cut slow pace of justice’ says Chief Inspector
30 June 2010
The Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland has called for a change in the way justice organisations work to reduce the time it takes for an individual to pass through the justice system and have their case dealt with by a court.

Royal Mail Group and criminal justice agencies urged to continue work to complete inspection recommendations
08 June 2010
Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has urged the Royal Mail Group to continue its efforts to secure a streamlined process to allow its investigators to submit case files directly to the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland.

Belfast Harbour Police praised for effort made to progress inspection recommendations
25 May 2010
Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has praised the work undertaken by Belfast Harbour Police to progress previous inspection recommendations in a follow-up review published today (Tuesday 25 May).

Criminal Justice Inspectorate publishes findings of juror management inspection
08 April 2010
Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has today published the findings of its inspection of the management of jurors by the Northern Ireland Court Service (NICtS).

Youth Conference Service praised for progress on implementing inspection recommendations
01 April 2010
Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has praised the Youth Conference Service for the work it has carried out in the last two years to substantially progress the majority of recommendations made by the inspectorate in its original inspection report.

Inspection report calls for further work to be undertaken on police training strategy
30 March 2010
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been urged to link its policy for training police officers and staff more closely to the priorities identified in the Northern Ireland Policing Board’s Policing Plan.

Inspection report calls for input of consultants to be maximised by criminal justice agencies
23 March 2010
Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has today (23 March 2010) published a new report examining the use of consultants within the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland.

‘Cost of fine enforcement must be tackled without cutting compliance levels’ says Inspectorate
19 March 2010
Inspectors have called for the fine enforcement system in Northern Ireland to be reviewed in an effort to reduce the pressure it places on the police and prison services, while retaining the current high levels of compliance.

Mental Health presenting enormous challenges for criminal justice system
16 March 2010
The treatment and care of people with mental disorders presents enormous challenges to the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland according to a new report by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI).

‘Community Service helping offenders to make a positive contribution to the community’: Report
10 March 2010
An inspection of the Community Service schemes operated by the Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) has recognised the positive contribution they are making to the community.

Inspectorate finds community restorative justice scheme meeting requirements of Government Protocol
25 February 2010
Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland has today (25 February 2010) published the findings of a follow-up inspection examining the work of community-based restorative justice schemes operated by Northern Ireland Alternatives (NIA).



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