News Archive July 2010
- Ford welcomes Judicial Report on Sentencing Guidance
Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed the Judicial Report on Sentencing Guidance published today by the Lord Chief Justice.
Thursday, 1 July 2010
- Interim report on Review of Police Injury Award Arrangements published
Justice Minister David Ford has today published an interim report that aims to improve the police injury on duty award arrangements.
Thursday, 1 July 2010
- Working together to support victims of sexual violence
Justice Minister David Ford has today outlined proposals to further assist victims of sexual violence.
Monday, 5 July 2010
- Justice Ministers meet on cross border criminal justice issues
The first formal meeting of the cross-border criminal justice ministerial group was held in Carlingford today.
Friday, 9 July 2010
- Justice Minister appeals for calm over the Twelfth holidays
Justice Minister David Ford has appealed for calm over the Twelfth holidays.
Friday, 9 July 2010
- Statement by Justice Minister David Ford
Justice Minister David Ford has said the explosion in South Armagh was designed to kill.
Sunday, 11 July 2010
- Ford condemns Belfast violence
Justice Minister, David Ford has condemned last night's trouble in Belfast in which a number of police officers were injured.
Monday, 12 July 2010
- Justice Minister praises professionalism of the police
Justice Minister David Ford has condemned the violence in Ardoyne and in other parts of Northern Ireland on the Twelfth night.
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
- Ford launches Summer Splash scheme
Justice Minister David Ford has today launched a summer scheme aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour.
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
- Ford welcomes independent endorsement of Northern Ireland Youth Conferencing System for young offenders
Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed a strong independent endorsement of the Youth Conferencing system which operates in Northern Ireland.
Thursday, 15 July 2010
- Ford sets out plans to improve services for victims and witnesses
Justice Minister David Ford has today published innovative plans to significantly improve the level of service to victims and witnesses who come into contact with the justice system.
Monday, 19 July 2010
- Ford sets challenging targets for Prison Service
The Northern Ireland Prison Service today published its Corporate and Business Plan for 2010-2013 and Key Performance Targets for 2010-2011
Friday, 23 July 2010
- Ford holds first meeting with Scottish Justice Secretary
Justice Minister David Ford is in Edinburgh today for his first meeting with Scottish Justice Cabinet Secretary Kenny MacAskill.
Friday, 23 July 2010
- Consultation launched on proposals for achieving best evidence
The Minister has today launched a consultation on best practice guidance for practitioners on interviewing children, and vulnerable and intimidated adult victims and witnesses.
Monday, 26 July 2010
- Ford committed to tackling hate crime
Justice Minister David Ford has said that addressing hate crime will be integral to the new Community Safety Strategy.
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
- Justice Minister visits Ballymena Police Station
Justice Minister David Ford has today visited Ballymena to discuss local policing issues throughout the ‘H’ District Command Unit.
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
- Minister launches Learning & Skills Strategy during prison visit
Justice Minister David Ford today launched a ‘Learning and Skills Strategic Plan 2010-13’ for the Prison Service, during his first ministerial visit to Magilligan Prison.
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
