February 2011
- Owers Report underlines case for fundamental reform of Prisons
Justice Minister David Ford has today published the interim report by the Prison Review Team led by Dame Anne Owers.
Monday, 28 February 2011
- Justice Minister meets Church Leaders
Justice Minister David Ford today met with representatives of the four main churches to discuss building a shared future.
Thursday, 24 February 2011
- Justice Bill completes consideration stage
Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed the passage of the Justice Bill through Assembly consideration stage.
Thursday, 24 February 2011
- Community Safety consultation continues – Ford
Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed the public’s response to the ongoing consultation on a new community safety strategy.
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
- Justice Bill reaches consideration stage
Northern Ireland’s first Justice Bill in almost 40 years reaches consideration stage in the Assembly later today.
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
- Ford welcomes additional security funding for PSNI
Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed confirmation that the British Government is to provide additional security funding for the PSNI.
Thursday, 17 February 2011
- Peacelines remain obstacle to shared future - Ford
Justice Minister David Ford has said that peacelines remain an obstacle to building a Shared Future for Northern Ireland.
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
- Ford to extend remit of solicitors
Justice Minister David Ford has delivered on his commitment to allow solicitors to represent their clients in higher courts.
Friday, 11 February 2011
- Ford praises role of Foyle Women’s Aid
Justice Minister David Ford has thanked Foyle Women’s Aid for supporting victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking.
Friday, 11 February 2011
- Competition for independent Policing Board members launched
Justice Minister David Ford has today launched a competition for the nine independent members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board.
Thursday, 10 February 2011
- Justice Minister Meets Prison Chaplains
Justice Minister David Ford has met with the Prison Chaplain Association to hear about their role in the spiritual and pastoral care of prisoners.
Thursday, 3 February 2011
- Ford launches consultation on Review of Community Sentences
Justice Minister David Ford today published a consultation on a Review of Community Sentences.
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
