Police officers sacked over ‘despicable’ recordings of vulnerable people Two police officers have been sacked following an inquiry into their conduct The Independent UK · 3h ago
Police officers who recorded vulnerable people while on duty sacked Police Ombudsman Jacqui Durkin described the behaviour of two PSNI officers as ‘utterly despicable’. Evening Standard · 3h ago
Police officers targeted vulnerable women for sexual purposes, MLAs told However Police Ombudsman Jacqui Durkin said she is encouraged by ‘strong messages’ from the PSNI on the subject. Evening Standard · Nov 11
Magilligan praised as one of the best UK prisons in inspection report Justice Minister Naomi Long said it was an ‘outstanding result’ for Magilligan Prison when the justice system was under ‘immense’ pressure. Evening Standard · Mar 26
Fundamental review of policing at Northern Ireland’s airports recommended It follows the first inspection of the Belfast International Airport Constabulary by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Hydebank Wood seeing outcomes at ‘highest achievable level’ for first time But an independent inspection of the young offenders centre and women’s prison expressed concern around safeguarding. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
Nearly 40% of those in NI prison are 'unsentenced prisoners' The figures are laid out in a new report from the Criminal Justice Inspectorate. Belfast Live · Jan 10, 2023
Some Northern Ireland court custody areas not fit for purpose, report finds The report has also recommended that steps be taken to address the current lack of IT access in court custody areas Belfast Live · Mar 23, 2022
Some court custody areas not fit for purpose, report finds Some issues with old court houses and custody suites are impossible to fix, despite investment, experts say Belfast Live · Mar 23, 2022
Northern Ireland prisons criticised over segregation units which don't meet UN standards Prison officers brand report "unfair", saying prisoners in units very challenging for staff Belfast Live · Feb 1, 2022