Naomi Long2 days agoBarrister pay uplift 'not a realistic prospect' - justice minsterThe strike means that no crown court cases involving people who require legal aid can proceed while the dispute continues.2 days ago5 days agoBarristers' strike 'devastating' for crime victimsMinister says withdrawl of barristers' services will "inflict further trauma and stress on victims".5 days ago28 Dec 2025Assaults on police 'utterly unacceptable', says justice minister14 officers were assaulted on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 December across Northern Ireland. 28 Dec 202527 Dec 2025'My dog's death was caused by fireworks' - call for change to regulations The Department of Justice (DoJ) is responsible for the control of fireworks in Northern Ireland.27 Dec 202514 Dec 2025DUP accused of stalling trans hate crime protectionsJustice Minister Naomi Long says she wants to "provide equality" as part of a bill aimed at changing sentencing laws.14 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Justice minister 'misspoke' on £119m sum for PSNI data breach payoutsNaomi Long said the executive is meeting next week to discuss the issue of settling cases brought by police officers.11 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Stormont £119m sum for data breach payouts not yet finalisedJustice Minister Naomi Long says the move empowers the chief constable to "settle those cases that are willing to be settled".10 Dec 20251 Dec 2025Justice minister disagrees devolution has failed policingPSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says devolution has simply not worked for policing in Northern Ireland. 1 Dec 202518 Nov 2025'Our friends died in a hotel crush - the seven-year legal wait hangs over us'Family and friends of three teenagers who died at the Greenvale Hotel in 2019 say they feel "left in the dark" over legal delays in the case.18 Nov 2025...
