Naomi Long
Funds from seized assets aim to help young people through sport
The ‘Stay Onside’ community engagement programme has received more than £58,000 over three years from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme
Majority of stalking cases before courts dealt with within a year
New offences for stalking were brought in under legislation introduced in 2022
PSNI chief reveals ‘clear plan’ to publish photos of offenders as a deterrent
Unlike other parts of the UK, the PSNI does not issue mugshots of serious offenders after sentencing.
PSNI: Three new assistant chief constables appointed to leadership team
Davy Beck, Ryan Henderson and Melanie Jones have all previously served as temporary ACCs in the force.
Justice minister seeks public views on decriminalisation of rough sleeping and begging
According to current laws, those found sleeping rough and begging on the streets can be prosecuted through the courts
Naomi Long shares PSNI chief constable’s ambition to increase officer numbers
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has described current officer numbers as ‘dangerously low’.
Study finds over 70% of men who suffered intimate partner violence considered suicide
The research from Queen’s University also found social stigmas often prevented men coming forward about their abuse
Bobby Singleton appointed Deputy Chief Constable of PSNI
Mr Singleton replaces Mark Hamilton, who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Delays in sentencing of child abuser Robert Anderson ‘not acceptable’, victims charity says
Delays in sentencing of child abuser Anderson “not acceptable”
Justice Minister Long opens new Youth Justice Agency headquarters
Justice Minister Long officially opens new Youth Justice Agency headquarters