@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Racism has no place in Northern Ireland. To report a racist crime, contact the police on 101 or on 999 in an emergency. For specialist support following a hate crime or incident, contact the Hate Crime Advocacy Service NI. 011
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed Andrew Elliott to the Department of Justice following his appointment as Chief Executive of Forensic Science Northern Ireland. Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/justice...justice-ni.gov.ukJustice Minister welcomes new head of Forensic Science Northern IrelandThe Justice Minister has welcomed Andrew Elliott to the Department of Justice following his appointment as Chief Executive of Forensic Science Northern Ireland. 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Justice Minister Naomi Long and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have visited a west Belfast organisation making a difference to women & families experiencing domestic and sexual violence. Read more: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe... 010
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Justice Minister Naomi Long tells the @niassembly.gov.uk she has written to the UK Government calling for action on commercial sexual exploitation of women and girls through adult services websites. Read more: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-im... 020
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 21/01/2026‘13% of sexually active 13-17 year old girls had been choked’ Quoting a major study, Naomi Long explains why the Department of Justice is working to introduce legislation to criminalise possession & publication of pornography showing strangulation or suffocation. 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Prison sentences for the unlawful killing of an emergency worker while on duty are to be considered as part of a wide-ranging Review of Sentencing Policy, announced today by @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long. Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-an... 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 14/01/2026The @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long has today announced the reappointment of Stephen White as Chairperson for the RUC George Cross Foundation, along with three new trustees. Read more: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/justice... 010
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Prison officers in @niprisons.bsky.social play a crucial role in helping to build a safer community. If you feel you have the skills to become a prison officer, I would encourage you to apply says @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long Read More: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-hi... 010
Reposted by @justice-ni.gov.ukNorthern Ireland Prison Service @niprisons.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Maghaberry has gone the extra mile to raise over £6000 for the Cancer Fund for Children. Half of the funds raised came from donations by prisoners. Relay teams of staff and prisoners ran a virtual #BelfastMarathon around the prison. Well done to everyone on an incredible achievement. 001
Reposted by @justice-ni.gov.ukDepartment for Infrastructure @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk · 16/12/2025Getting Weather Ready - check out the Winter 2025 edition of the RCRG newsletter. Helping local communities prepare for and respond to weather-related emergencies. Read more at: www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/publications... @nidirect.gov.uk 012
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Justice Minister Naomi Long today attended the Northern Ireland Prison Service Annual Memorial Service to remember officers who lost their lives in the course of duty Read More: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/justice... 010
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Projects which offer vital support to victims of domestic and sexual abuse have received funding from the Departments of @justice-ni.bsky.social and @health-ni.gov.uk Read more: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-and-nesbitt-announce-funding-domestic-and-sexual-abuse-services 021
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Safer Communities Director @justice-ni.bsky.social met Cook County representatives to discuss various data driven, innovative & trauma informed rehabilitation & re-entry progs including substance use recovery, education & vocational training as proactive measures to prevent reoffending. 020
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 30/10/2025The importance of strengthening relationships between law enforcement & communities, addressing gender-based violence and the use of emerging technologies were topics of discussion when @justice-ni.bsky.social Safer Communities Director met Irish & British Consul Generals & Chicago Police 010
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 27/10/2025News outlets will be able to broadcast sentencing remarks by judges in plans being taken forward by @justice-ni.bsky.social Read about the plans to allow journalists to record and broadcast some court proceedings here: ww.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-an... 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 24/10/2025@Justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long and Lord Timpson, Minister of State for Prisons in the UK, launched The Bridge, a Business in the Community Employers’ Forum, which aims to reduce reoffending and improve job prospects of offenders. READ MORE: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-we... 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 22/10/2025. @justice-ni.bsky.social v.uk & @healthdpt.bsky.social ministers have welcomed a landmark report on Drug-Related Intimidation (DRI) in NI. The report reveals the widespread & complex nature of DRI, which affects individuals, families, and entire communities. ➡️ justice-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe... 001
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 22/10/2025If you are planning to use fireworks this Halloween, you should only buy fireworks marked with a CE mark – this shows that the firework meets European safety standards which all fireworks must meet. Always follow the Firework Safety Code! More at: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/fireworks#toc-0 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 21/10/2025. @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long & @healthdpt.bsky.social Minister Mike Nesbitt have met with Geraldine Hanna, Commissioner for Victims of Crime NI for briefing on commissioned research into experiences of family court proceedings by domestic abuse victims & their children. 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 17/10/2025A new Adult Restorative Justice Practice Standards and Accreditation Framework has been launched. READ MORE: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/new-adu... 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Naomi Long @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister is reminding people that the deadline to apply for a fireworks licence is imminent. Applications must be received by the Department of Justice by 17 October. ➡️ justice-ni.gov.uk/news/firewor...justice-ni.gov.ukFireworks Licence Deadline is ImminentThe Minister of Justice is reminding people that the deadline to apply for a fireworks licence is imminent. Applications must be received by the Department of Justice by 17 October. 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Watch: Lisburn Chess Club has been encouraging the young offenders from Hydebank Wood College to learn and play the game which develops sportsmanship and offers key academic social skills for life on the outside. #PrisonsWeek 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Young offenders at Hydebank Wood College are turning to the noble sporting pursuit of chess as a distraction from the isolation of prison life. Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/its-che... 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Adult and Youth Reoffending in Northern Ireland statistics have been published by @justice-ni.bsky.social Read More: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/adult-a... 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Around 100 volunteers work across Northern Ireland’s 3 prison sites in a variety of roles, and during #PrisonsWeek @Justice-ni.bsky.social Minister @naomi_long has thanked them for their invaluable work in rehabilitation and assisting to reduce reoffending 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Did you know there are #HateCrime Support Services available for you? Funded by DoJ & PSNI & coordinated by Victim Support NI. There are support workers who can help victims of race, LGB&T & disability. More: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/hate-crime #NationalHCAW 001
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Minister Long has marked the start of Prisons Week, urging support for prison staff and those in custody READ MORE: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/prisons... 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Silence Allows Violence! If you’re feeling unsafe at home, because of issues with family or a partner, it is really important to reach out for help & support. For more info & local support organisations visit: www.nidirect.gov.uk/still-abuse 001
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Justice Minister Naomi Long has met with His Honour Tom Burgess CBE to discuss the work of the Criminal Legal Aid Working Group & taken the opportunity to reaffirm her commitment to the backdated 16% legal aid fee uplift and refresher fee pilot scheme. 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Did you know...there is currently no legislation in NI which criminalises the creation & sharing of sexually explicit deepfake images where the images relate to adults? Make a change in the law! ➡️ justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-ha... 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 06/10/2025"The ongoing funding challenges for Department of Justice NI will undoubtedly impact on what can be delivered. The DoJ share of the Northern Ireland block grant has fallen continually over the last 14 years - from just under 11% in 2011-12 to just over 8% in 2025-26." Naomi Long has said. 010
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Justice Minister Naomi Long reaffirms her commitment to working with young legal professionals, the Law Society of Northern Ireland & The Bar of Northern Ireland to shape the future justice system as she addresses the European Young Bar Association's Autumn Conference in Belfast. 010
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Sexually explicit deepfake images is an abhorrent behaviour. It can have devastating consequences for those whose identities are misused. Have your say on Justice Minister Naomi Long's proposals to strengthen the law. Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-ha... 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Did you know? There is a 90% conviction rate for cases heard within the Domestic Abuse Contest Courts (DACC). Listen as @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long relays the experiences of victims who have used the DACC & the Remote Evidence Centres. 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Did you know? There is a 90% conviction rate for cases heard within the Domestic Abuse Contest Courts (DACC). Listen as Department of Justice NI Minister Naomi Long relays the experiences of victims who have used the DACC & the Remote Evidence Centres. 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 30/09/2025The Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland today published Legal Aid in Northern Ireland: Annual Statistics to March 2025. Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/legal-a... 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Listen as Justice Minister Naomi Long explains how the legislative changes, close a long-standing legal gap & sends a clear message that such violence and intimidation will not be tolerated in society. 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Justice Minister Naomi Long has introduced a sweeping package of legislative & strategic reforms aimed at tackling violence against women & girls, strengthening victim protections & transforming the @justice-ni.bsky.social system’s response to gender-based harm. 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 28/09/2025Watch: On National Police Memorial Day @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long reflects on the sacrifices police officers have made to keep our communities safe. #NPMD 001
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 26/09/2025“Saved living expenses’ will no longer be deducted from the compensation payments made to people who have been subject to a miscarriage of justice, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. Read more: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-announces-decision-saved-living-expenses 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Prosecutions at courts and case processing time for domestic abuse related cases dealt with in 2024-25 have been published by @justice-ni.bsky.social Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/prosecu... 001
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Watch: 👏On Hidden Heroes Day @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister @naomilong.bsky.social pays tribute to those working in @youthjusticeagency.bsky.social @niprisons.bsky.social and @pbninews.bsky.social to keep our communities safe. #HiddenHeroes 022
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Reminder: If you are planning to use fireworks this Halloween remember you must comply with the law and apply for a licence before 17th October 2025. Find out more: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/keep-fi... Have Fun, Stay Safe, Stay Legal! 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 22/09/2025We need a society-wide response to this whole community issue....to redouble our efforts to tackle the root causes of hate & prejudice in our society & proactively promote positive community relations says Justice Minister Naomi Long during an Assembly motion on hate. 030
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Naomi Long @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister was pleased to attend the NSPCCNI Equal Protection for Children in Northern Ireland event at Parliament Buildings today, where she heard more about NSPCC NI’s new positive campaign, ‘Take 5 seconds’. @nichildcom.bsky.social @healthdpt.bsky.social 010
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 19/09/2025The Ulster University is “leading by example & undertaking critical work” which has the potential to reduce delay in & cost to the justice system, says @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister, Naomi Long, as she attended the opening of UU Centre for Legal Technology. 010
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Media Advisory notice issued by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland regarding publications purporting to identify a person known as ‘Soldier F’ ➡️ www.attorneygeneralni.gov.uk/news/media-advisory-notice-issued-attorney-general-northern-ireland-regarding-publications 000
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 18/09/2025The @justice-ni.bsky.social has published the Youth Justice Agency Annual Workload Statistics 2024-25. Read More: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/northern-ireland-youth-justice-agency-annual-workload-statistics-2024-25-published-today 011
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Watch: Speaking during Question Time @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long said ‘There’s absolutely no place in our society for the hate and the racism and the intimidation that we have witnessed in our streets.’ 010
@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 17/09/2025“You shape the rules that govern relationships, protect rights, & enable progress – you serve not just our governments & legislatures, but our people" Justice Minister Naomi Long addresses the Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel conference in Belfast 000
