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Press Release

14 Dec 2005

Criminal Justice Inspectorate reports on Forensic Science Northern Ireland

A report* published today by the Criminal Justice Inspectorate into Forensic Science Northern Ireland supports the continued existence of a local forensic science laboratory. The Chief Inspector, Kit Chivers, acknowledges…

Press Release

14 Dec 2005

Policing Forensic Services

Criminal Justice Inspection reports on Scientific Support Services in the PSNI

A joint inspection by the Criminal Justice Inspectorate Northern Ireland and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary confirmed the increasing value of forensic science expertise in the investigation of crime in…

Press Release

6 Dec 2005

Policing

Criminal Justice Inspection reports on Police Ombudsman

An inspection by the Criminal Justice Inspectorate into the Office of the Police Ombudsman has described it as an efficient, effective and tightly managed organisation. The Chief Inspector, Kit Chivers,…

Press Release

5 Dec 2005

Other Agencies and Organisations

Community Based Restorative Justice Schemes

Welcoming the publication for consultation of the Government’s proposed guidelines for community based restorative justice schemes, Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice Kit Chivers said: “The Criminal Justice Review concluded that…

Press Release

28 Oct 2005

Prisons

Challenges for Hydebank Wood Young Offenders’ Centre

Progress at Hydebank Wood YOC had been held back by poor industrial relations and the move of women prisoners from Maghaberry, according to a report published today by HM Chief…

Press Release

20 Jul 2005

Victims and Witnesses

Criminal Justice System could do better for Victims and Witnesses

Kit Chivers, Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland today published a report calling for action to improve services for victims and witnesses of crime. Commenting on the findings…

Press Release

22 Jun 2005

Forensic Services

State Pathologist’s Department “Improvements in Service essential”

The quality of post mortem examinations provided by the State Pathologist’s Department in Northern Ireland was found to be of the highest standard. However concerns surrounding management and procedures of…

Press Release

26 May 2005

Prisons

Provision for women prisoners does not meet their needs: Prison Service accepts recommendations

The relocation of women prisoners to Ash House at Hydebank Wood had not tackled the underlying and fundamental issues in relation to women and girls in prison said HM Chief…

Press Release

5 Apr 2005

Children and Young People

Inspection of Juvenile Justice Centre at RATHGAEL

The Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland, Kit Chivers, today published his report on an inspection of the Juvenile Justice Centre at Rathgael, Bangor. The report finds that…

Press Release

16 Mar 2005

Prisons

Inspectors report jointly on Magilligan Prison

HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Anne Owers CBE, and the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland, Kit Chivers, today (16 March 2005) published their report on an inspection…

Press Release

2 Mar 2005

Probation and Public Safety Other Agencies and Organisations

New Inspection Agency reports on how Northern Ireland manages sex offenders

The new agency for inspecting the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland today published its first report, ‘The Management of Sex Offenders in Northern Ireland.’ The inspection had three main…

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