Department of Justice

Jeffrey Donaldson was sentenced to 15 years by Judge Paul Ramsey on October 15

Jeffrey Donaldson set for transfer to Magilligan

Any future games at a redeveloped Casement Park could be subject to similar anti-hooligan measures in place at football games . Photo: Ulster GAA

GAA grounds could fall under hooligan laws after Bryson intervention

DUP MLA Paul Frew says his party has secured protections for female police officers, despite a “lack of movement” by Naomi Long.

Minister's decisions on transgender search policies 'wrongheaded' - DUP's Frew

Justice Minister Naomi Long has distanced herself from guidance published by her department this week. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

'It's actually not mine' - Naomi Long distances herself from ministry's policy

Jon Burrows says justice minister Naomi Long’s policy will put frontline PSNI officers “in an invidious position”.

Minister's policy 'risks dignity and safety of female police officers' - Burrows

Northern Ireland's justice minister Naomi Long.

Police must try to find female officers willing to search males

The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) has now voted to return to all legally aided crown court cases

Lady Chief Justice welcomes end to barristers’ strike in Northern Ireland

Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long

Justice Minister warns Stormont ‘cannot continue to absorb’ Legacy costs

"Institutional misogyny" contributed to "clear warnings signs" being missed in the initial police investigation following the murder of showjumper Katie Simpson in Co Londonderry in 2020, an independent review has found

‘Institutional misogyny’ blamed for warning signs missed in Simpson probe

North Antrim MLA Paul Frew. Photo: NI Assembly/PA Wire

MLA to oppose any gun licence hike until shooting concerns addressed

TUV MLA Timothy Gaston.

Naomi Long did not 'concede' Bryson judicial review on football banning orders

The IFA ran local football leagues when banning orders were introduced - but the law wasn't updated to reflect the fact NIFL had taken over.

Naomi Long 'brushed aside' concerns about football hooligan laws

(left to right) Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck, Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt speak to the media at Castle Buildings, Stormont, following the seizure of illicit drugs as part of Operation Pangea. Picture date: Thursday June 26, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Drugs strategy minister Naomi Long says seizure stats aren't a matter for her

Jamie Bryson took a legal case against Naomi Long's justice department over 'out of date' football hooligan regulations.

Stormont to amend 'out of date' football hooligan laws after Bryson case

The cost of a firearms licence in NI could rocket under plans to close a gap in PSNI finances. Photo Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Minister's plan to increase the cost of gun licences by £135% 'unfair' - DUP

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Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in United Arab Emirates
Daniel Kinahan, alleged to be a leader of the Kinahan organised crime group, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates.
Jonathan McCambridge, PA

UUP MLA Jon Burrows has told the Assembly that officials 'parked' a resignation from Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson.

Stormont official 'parked' resignation letter from Police Ombudsman - UUP MLA

Proposed location for the storage and distribution facility. Pic supplied by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Application for a fireworks storage and distribution facility deferred

Robert Kidd

HSENI announces appointment of new Chief Executive

PSNI

Pay increase is agreed for PSNI

Christmas home leave granted to 93 prisoners

Firework approvals should be listed online

Hazel Stewart was convicted of murdering her husband and her ex-lovers wife

Hazel Stewart's sky-high legal aid bill revealed

Evangelical Alliance: Current laws on abortion in NI offer the best care for wom...

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