About us

Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) is Northern Ireland’s statutory Inspectorate with responsibility for inspecting all aspects of the criminal justice system apart from the judiciary.

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Our background

CJI is an independent, statutory Inspectorate created in 2003 to independently assess and improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and fairness of Northern Ireland’s criminal justice system.

Our vision, values and aims

Our vision is to promote a better justice system for all, guided by values of independence, integrity, and accountability, with the aim of driving continuous improvement across justice agencies.

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Meet our team

Find out about the people who are dedicated to improving the criminal justice system through expert inspections, analysis, and collaboration.

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Our corporate documents

Find annual reports, business plans, and meeting minutes published by CJI.

Transparency and accountability

Information about our freedom of information, transparency, and equality policies.

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