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.

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The NI Assembly Committee for Justice will meet at 2.00pm on Thursday 24 May in Law Society House, the home of the NI Law Society.

The Committee will be briefed by Justice Departmental officials on proposals for the Recovery of Defence Cost Orders and will receive a briefing by an Assembly Researcher on Sentencing Comparisons in Northern Ireland and England and Wales.

The Committee will also consider the views of other Statutory Committees on the Department’s draft Community Safety Strategy.

While visiting the Law Society the Committee will also take the opportunity for an informal discussion with Law Society Members on various issues facing solicitors and the Law Society generally. 

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

Inquiry into Victims and Witnesses' of Crime

The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Justice has launched an Inquiry into Criminal Justice Services available to Victims and Witnesses of Crime in Northern Ireland. The aim of the inquiry is to learn from the experiences of people who have either been a victim of, or witness to crime – from dealings with the police, to the quality of information and support provided, and the handling of cases by the Courts Service. 

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Review of Judicial Appointments in Northern Ireland

The Committee for Justice is currently undertaking a “Review of Judicial Appointments in Northern Ireland”.

For further details click here.

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