Inspection of Special Measures in Northern Ireland’s criminal Courts has been published.

Prosecution and the Courts Victims and Witnesses Report Published

Published: 6 Mar 2026

Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland has published an Inspection of Special Measures in Northern Ireland’s criminal Courts.

This Inspection examined how special measures – which are adjustments designed to support vulnerable and/or intimidated victims and witnesses to give their best evidence during the investigative process or during a Court hearing – were identified, delivered and monitored across Northern Ireland’s criminal justice system.

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