The Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (the Act) recognises and criminalises courses of abusive conduct, encompassing behaviours recurring on multiple occasions against intimate partners, former partners, or family members.  In this episode, CJI discusses the Act with guests from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Women's Aid, the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland and the Department of Justice.

To mark our 20th anniversary, Minister of Justice Naomi Long MLA joined the Chief Inspector Jacqui Durkin to discuss CJI's role in criminal justice system improvement and her future priorities.

In this episode, CJI Chief Inspector Jacqui Durkin and Lead Inspector Dr Claire Feehan discuss the findings of the Community Safety and Local Policing Arrangements in Northern Ireland Inspection Report with Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton (PSNI) and Deputy Director of the Safer Communities Directorate, Michael McAvoy (DoJ).

In this episode, the Head of UK NPM Sam H. Gluckstein, CJI Chief Inspector Jacqui Durkin and CJI Inspector Rachel Lindsay talk about the crucial work of the UK NPM, CJI's role within the NPM and the work of the NPM Northern Ireland Sub Group.

In this episode of Criminal Justice Inspection Unpacked, we discuss the report findings with Janice Bunting, CEO of Victim Support Northern Ireland, Julie Wilson, Deputy Director of Victims Support Division at the Department of Justice and Geraldine Hanna, Commissioner for Victims of Crime Northern Ireland.

A Follow-Up Review assessing the implementation of recommendations made in an in-depth report on Care and Supervision Units (CSUs) has recognised the significant progress made by the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS).

In Northern Ireland, the journey through the criminal justice system can involve significant challenges for vulnerable older people. CJI has highlighted these obstacles, shedding light on the issues faced by the elderly as they navigate the criminal justice system. In this episode, our guests Eddie Lynch, Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland and CJI Lead Inspector Rachel Lindsay talk about the findings of the inspection, the recommendations made and their hopes for the future.

Chief Inspector Jacqui Durkin has published CJI’s Corporate Plan for the next three years and the organisation’s 2023-24 Business Plan incorporating its annual Inspection Programme.

With Inspectors from Criminal Justice Inspection (CJI), Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) and Education Training Inspectorate (ETI), we unfold the findings of the joint pilot inspection of Child Protection Arrangements in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust area in a relaxed and accessible way. This inspection looked at how justice, health and social care and education organisations work together to protect children where there are concerns about risk of harm.

Introducing 'Criminal Justice Inspection Unpacked,' the official podcast by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI). Stay informed about the ongoing efforts to improve the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland. Immerse yourself in our insightful episodes, where we share the findings of our independent inspections in a relaxed and accessible manner. Tune in and join us on this journey.