Justice

Welcome to the Home Page of the Committee for Justice. The Committee was established to advise and assist the Minister of Justice, Mr. David Ford MLA, on matters within his responsibility as a Minister. The Committee undertakes a scrutiny, policy development and consultation role with respect to the Department of Justice and plays a key role in the consideration and development of legislation. The Committee Chairperson is Paul Givan MLA.

Here you will find information about the Committee membership and the work of the Committee.

Latest News

The Committee for Justice will meet at 2pm on Thursday 23 May when Members will receive a briefing on the Equal Pay Claims for DOJ/NIO/PSNI Support Staff.

The Committee will also discuss the responses to a consultation on the Future regulation of the Private Security Industry. Also on the agenda is a draft consultation document on the Reform of Police Complaints and Discipline Regulations.

Contact the Committee

Committee Clerk: Christine Darrah

Room 242,Parliament Buildings,
Ballymiscaw,Stormont,
Belfast,BT4 3XX

Tel: (028) 9052 1629
Email: committee.justice@niassembly.gov.uk

Criminal Justice Bill - Committee Stage

The Criminal Justice Bill was formally introduced to the Northern Ireland Assembly on 25 June 2012 and received its Second Reading on 3 July 2012. The Bill was referred to the Committee for Justice which has responsibility for the Committee Stage of the Bill.

The Committee issued a call for evidence asking for submissions from people interested in providing written evidence on the Bill. The closing date for submissions was Friday 31st August 2012.

Further information on the Committee stage of the Bill can be found here

Report Into Criminal Justice Services

The Assembly Justice Committee has published a Report into the Criminal Justice services available to victims and witnesses of crime. The Report highlights the Committee’s view that much more needs to be done to redress the balance in the criminal justice system and treat victims and witnesses of crime in an appropriate manner.

Read the report...

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