Media Operational Notice

Justice Committee to hear from PSNI of its consideration of the Justice Bill

As part of its consideration of the Justice Bill, the Assembly’s Justice Committee is to hear from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) at its meeting this week. The PSNI’s Assistant Chief Constable, Anthony McNally and Jeff Logan will brief the Committee and take questions from Members.

Date:            Thursday 10 April

Time:           3.00pm

Location:     Room 30, Parliament Buildings

The Justice Bill has four main aims: to amend the law about retention periods for DNA and biometric material; to make changes to bail and custody arrangements for children and young people; to provide for the use of video conferencing technology by police in interviews and detention; and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of aspects of the justice system.

There are also a number of proposed amendments that the Minister of Justice intends to make at a later stage in the legislative process. 

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Felicity Templeton, Communications Office, Northern Ireland Assembly

Email: felicity.templeton@niassembly.gov.uk

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Note to editors:

A written background on the Justice Bill can be found here: Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper - Justice Bill

You can watch the Committee meeting on Thursday live, here: Home - Northern Ireland Assembly TV

A call for evidence on the objectives, proposals and potential consequences of the Bill and proposed amendments was launched on 7 February and closed on 4 April.