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27 Nov 2018

Chief Inspectors welcome ‘significant progress’ made to improve Maghaberry Prison

An independent inspection of Maghaberry Prison has revealed ‘significant progress’ has been made creating a safer, more settled environment for prisoners and staff, three years after the high security facility…

Press Release

13 Nov 2018

“Justice system ‘struggling’ to deliver acceptable outcomes for victims of sexual offences”

The Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland has challenged criminal justice organisations to improve how they manage sexual violence and abuse crimes. Brendan McGuigan said that the latest…

Press Release

27 Sep 2018

Strategic goals required to support criminal justice equality work

Equality goals for the criminal justice system should be developed within the next six months according to a new report published today (27 September 2018) by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern…

Press Release

5 Jul 2018

Corporate Documents and News

Inspectorate publishes Annual Report and Accounts for 2017-18

Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has today (5 July 2018) published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2017-18. The report, which was approved by the Comptroller and Auditor General…

Press Release

16 Jun 2018

Children and Young People

Care standards at Juvenile Justice Centre praised but challenges remain

Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre (the JJC) has been praised for the high standard of care it provides to children held in custody in Northern Ireland. Inspectors from Criminal Justice Inspection…

Press Release

31 May 2018

Effective, on-going resettlement work delivered through collaboration ‘key’

The Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland has declared the effective delivery of resettlement services to offenders while in prison is key to reducing the risk of reoffending…

Press Release

21 Feb 2018

Prosecution and the Courts

Prosecution Service delivers improvements in governance arrangements and business performance

Independent Inspectors have found the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPS) has fully implemented two thirds of strategic recommendations aimed at improving its performance and corporate governance during the…

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